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04/09/2017
Consultation Launched On Age Restriction Over Sale Of E-Cigarettes
A consultation has launched over introducing plans to restrict the sale of e-cigarettes to over 18s in Northern Ireland.
The Department of Health launched the public consultation which is seeking views on detail of the regulations, including proposed exemptions such as nicotine products which have been licensed as medicines suitable for use by under 18s, and licensed products available on prescription.
Chief Medical Officer, Dr Michael McBride said: "While e-cigarettes are certainly less harmful than tobacco and have a role to play in helping smokers to quit, the long-term health impact of using them is largely unknown. Therefore, I strongly discourage their use by all non-smokers and, particularly, by children and young people.
"At present, Northern Ireland is the only UK country where there are no legal restrictions on the age of sale for e-cigarettes. The introduction of this legislation will protect our young people by bringing e-cigarettes into line with other age-restricted products such as tobacco and alcohol."
(CD)
The Department of Health launched the public consultation which is seeking views on detail of the regulations, including proposed exemptions such as nicotine products which have been licensed as medicines suitable for use by under 18s, and licensed products available on prescription.
Chief Medical Officer, Dr Michael McBride said: "While e-cigarettes are certainly less harmful than tobacco and have a role to play in helping smokers to quit, the long-term health impact of using them is largely unknown. Therefore, I strongly discourage their use by all non-smokers and, particularly, by children and young people.
"At present, Northern Ireland is the only UK country where there are no legal restrictions on the age of sale for e-cigarettes. The introduction of this legislation will protect our young people by bringing e-cigarettes into line with other age-restricted products such as tobacco and alcohol."
(CD)
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