Australia is set to ban the import of disposable vapes from January 1, 2024.
From March, further regulations will prohibit the import of any vape unless a permit has been obtained from the Office of Drug Protection.
The ban is part of a broader initiative to prevent nicotine addiction among young people.
The government plans to expand prescribing rights for therapeutic uses of vapes to all doctors and nurse practitioners.
Australia is set to ban the import of disposable vapes starting from January 1, 2024, in an effort to curb the rise in vaping among young people. The move has been welcomed by the Australian Medical Association. The ban is part of a broader initiative to prevent nicotine addiction, particularly among children. The government plans to roll out several phases of this plan throughout the year, beginning with an import ban on single-use products.
From March, further regulations will prohibit the import of any vape unless a permit has been obtained from the Office of Drug Protection. This is part of the government's efforts to curb the black market that imports millions of flavored disposable vapes from China.
In addition to the ban, the government also plans to expand prescribing rights for therapeutic uses of vapes to all doctors and nurse practitioners. However, the success of the scheme will depend on a shift in approach from medical professionals, who have been largely unwilling to prescribe vapes as a smoking cessation tool.
To oversee the plan, a national vaping working group will be established. The government will also provide an additional $25m to the Australian Border Force and $56.9m to the Therapeutic Goods Administration over two years for enforcement.
The government will provide an additional $25m to the Australian Border Force and $56.9m to the Therapeutic Goods Administration over two years for enforcement.
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The ATA billboards, which have appeared in the Australian Capital Territory and Queensland, feature a photo of the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, alongside the slogan: “Under Albo’s Vape Ban You Could Be Jailed for 2 Years”. The ATA wants vapes treated the same way as tobacco products, able to be sold by retailers subject to certain requirements.
Health Minister Mark Butler aims to curb the black market that imports millions of flavored disposable vapes from China.
The success of the scheme will depend on a shift in approach from medical professionals, who have been largely unwilling to prescribe vapes as a smoking cessation tool.
A national vaping working group will oversee the plan.