Vapes to have less enticing names to protect children, under UK plans
People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using of enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.
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"The evidence is clear: there are too many young people experimenting with vapes, attracted by the array of flavours, bright colours and marketing displays."
— James Murray , Politician
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People are being consulted about plans to stop vape companies using of enticing flavour descriptions that "attract" children into experimenting.
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