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"The federal government is declaring war on vaping, announcing measures to
stamp out its recreational use – especially among the young – including by
stronger legislation and enforcement action.
In a tough message to be delivered on Tuesday, Health Minister Mark Butler
declares: “Vaping has become the number one behavioural issue in high schools.
And it’s becoming widespread in primary schools.”
The government will work with the states and territories to clamp down on the
increasing black market in vaping, including to stop the illegal import of
non-prescription vapes.
The minimum quality standards for prescription vapes will be increased, with
restrictions on flavours and colours.
Prescription vapes will have to come in “pharmacy-like packaging” (following
the example of plain packaging for cigarettes). The permissible nicotine
concentrations and volumes will be reduced, and single-use, disposable vapes
will be banned.
The governments will work with other jurisdictions to shut down the sale of
vapes, ending sales at convenience stores and other retailers. But it will also
make it easier for people to get a prescription for legitimate therapeutic
use."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
