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Information relating to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill which was introduced in the House of Commons on 20 March 2024.
This document contains the following information: Report on the supply of cigarettes and tobacco and of cigarette and tobacco machinery
As delivered by Rt Hon Victoria Atkins MP, Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.
Over 12,000 responses so far submitted on government proposals to create first ‘smokefree generation’, less than halfway through the consultation period.
Information on the legal changes that came into force on 1 October 2015 about tobacco, e-cigarettes and smoking in cars.
Find out if you need to pay Tobacco Products Duty if you make or import tobacco, how much it is and when you can suspend or defer payment.
There is an obligation on the manufacturers and importers of electronic cigarettes to submit a notification of such products they intend to market.
An expert review of the latest evidence concludes that e-cigarettes are around 95% safer than smoked tobacco and they can help smokers to quit.
Healthcare professionals should be vigilant for suspected adverse reactions and safety concerns associated with e-cigarettes and e-liquids, commonly known as vapes. Please report adverse reactions to the Yellow Card scheme and promote vigilance among patients.
Public consultation on historic proposals draws to a close with roughly 25,000 responses from teachers, parents, healthcare professionals and the public.
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