According to foreign reports, Irish experts believe that Ireland should not completely ban the sale of e-cigarettes, but should strengthen the supervision of who can buy and use e-cigarettes. They point out that e-cigarettes are safer than traditional cigarettes and can help smokers quit, while banning e-cigarettes will only keep more people smoking.
Irish Health Minister Stephen Donnelly is due to unveil a new bill this summer that will ban the sale and purchase of e-cigarettes to those under 18 and limit the advertising, marketing and packaging of e-cigarettes. These measures aim to protect children and young people from exposure to vaping.
However, some medical and addiction medicine experts say these measures are not enough. They recommend that, in addition to banning the sale of e-cigarettes to minors, all flavors except tobacco flavors should be banned, and the advertising, marketing and packaging of e-cigarettes should be regulated like tobacco products. They also called for e-cigarettes to be used as a smoking cessation drug and made available to people who want to quit.
They believe that e-cigarettes are an effective smoking cessation tool, are safer than smoking standard cigarettes, and can reduce the impact of smoking harmful substances on the lungs and heart. They argue against the so-called gateway theory, in which teens who use e-cigarettes start smoking cigarettes. They point out that there is currently not enough evidence to support this theory.
Australia previously announced it would ban recreational vaping and make it a prescription drug. This move has sparked controversy, with some viewing it as a bold measure to protect public health, while others view it as a wrong decision to restrict personal freedom.
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