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Are you of legal vaping age, which is typically 18 or older, in your country?
Vaping, also known as e-cigarettes, is the use of an electronic device to heat a liquid to produce an aerosol that is inhaled. The liquid typically contains nicotine, flavorings, and other chemicals.
Vaping has become increasingly popular in the UK in recent years, with millions of people now using e-cigarettes. The UK government has taken a relatively relaxed approach to vaping, with the sale of e-cigarettes legal since 2007. However, there are a number of laws and regulations governing the sale, use, and advertising of e-cigarettes in the UK.
It is illegal to sell e-cigarettes to anyone under the age of 18. This is in line with the law on the sale of tobacco products.
The maximum strength of nicotine that can be sold in e-liquids in the UK is 20mg/ml. This is lower than the strength of nicotine that can be found in tobacco cigarettes.
The advertising of e-cigarettes is restricted in the UK. E-cigarettes cannot be advertised on television, radio, or in print. They can only be advertised online, and then only in certain ways. For example, e-cigarettes cannot be advertised to children or young people.
The rules on where you can vape vary from place to place in the UK. In general, you cannot vape in the same places where you cannot smoke tobacco cigarettes. This includes public places such as restaurants, bars, and workplaces.
You can also be fined for vaping in certain places, such as on public transport or in hospitals.
There is some evidence to suggest that vaping can be a safer alternative to smoking tobacco cigarettes. E-cigarettes do not contain tar or other harmful chemicals that are found in tobacco smoke.
However, it is important to note that vaping is still a relatively new product, and there is not enough long-term research to say for sure how safe it is.
The risks of vaping are not fully understood. However, there are some potential risks that have been identified, including:
If you are considering vaping, it is important to weigh the risks and benefits carefully. You should also talk to your doctor about whether vaping is right for you.