UK Unveils Plans to Curb Youth Vaping with Plain Packaging and Flavor Bans

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The UK government has launched a 100-day consultation on proposals to stop vapes being marketed to children.
Measures include plain packaging, banning sweet-related flavor names, and restricting vape visibility in shops to reduce youth experimentation.

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The UK government has launched a 100-day consultation on proposals to stop vapes being marketed to children. Measures include plain packaging, banning sweet-related flavor names, and restricting vape visibility in shops to reduce youth experimentation.

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