Convenience stores selling e-cigarettes to primary school students is illegal
E-cigarettes can now be bought at neighborhood convenience stores? Stores near school gates have always been favorite spots for students, selling stationery, snacks and small toys. But recently, a new product has appeared in these shops near schools and b
Are e-cigarettes now available at convenience stores? When it comes to the small shops outside school gates, they have always been a favorite place for students. These stores usually sell stationery, snacks, small toys, and similar items. But recently, a new product has appeared in the small shops near schools, and it has become quite popular. However, its presence poses serious risks.
On November 28, when reporters arrived at Shucai Primary School on Songling Road in Guanshanhu District, Guiyang, it was around noon dismissal time. Primary school students poured out of the school gate, and many of them crowded tightly around the convenience stores outside the entrance.
The reporter noticed that this so-called electronic magic cigarette was indeed being sold at a stall in front of one of the shops, and some students were actually buying it.
However, the students did not use it right after purchasing it. So was this really an e-cigarette? To find out, the reporter bought one as well.
The reporter found that the packaging only said “e-liquid plus energy,” but did not list ingredients, manufacturing information, or the production address. Perhaps because the price of 10 yuan each was a bit expensive for primary school students, not many students bought them. Over the course of twenty minutes, only three or four e-cigarettes were sold. The reporter then spoke with several students to learn more.
The students told the reporter that teachers at the school had already noticed the situation and had expressly forbidden students from buying or playing with
these e-cigarettes.
The reporter later returned to the shop. For some unknown reason, the e-cigarettes had already disappeared from the stall, leaving only snacks and toys behind.
The shop owner told the reporter that they had only started selling these e-cigarettes in the past few days.
The reporter then reported the situation to the Guiyang Administration for Industry and Commerce. At 1 p.m., the reporter met with Shucai School principal Li Hongyan. Principal Li said that the school takes the matter very seriously.
From toothpick crossbows to imitation toy guns and now e-cigarettes, these harmful products targeting primary and secondary school students continue to appear near campuses despite repeated bans. How can we stop such harmful products from entering school environments and endangering students' health? How should the relevant regulatory authorities strengthen oversight of stores selling them? And how should parents and schools improve supervision? Today, we invite our guest commentator to share his views.
On November 28, when reporters arrived at Shucai Primary School on Songling Road in Guanshanhu District, Guiyang, it was around noon dismissal time. Primary school students poured out of the school gate, and many of them crowded tightly around the convenience stores outside the entrance.
The reporter noticed that this so-called electronic magic cigarette was indeed being sold at a stall in front of one of the shops, and some students were actually buying it.
However, the students did not use it right after purchasing it. So was this really an e-cigarette? To find out, the reporter bought one as well.
The reporter found that the packaging only said “e-liquid plus energy,” but did not list ingredients, manufacturing information, or the production address. Perhaps because the price of 10 yuan each was a bit expensive for primary school students, not many students bought them. Over the course of twenty minutes, only three or four e-cigarettes were sold. The reporter then spoke with several students to learn more.The students told the reporter that teachers at the school had already noticed the situation and had expressly forbidden students from buying or playing with
these e-cigarettes.The reporter later returned to the shop. For some unknown reason, the e-cigarettes had already disappeared from the stall, leaving only snacks and toys behind.
The shop owner told the reporter that they had only started selling these e-cigarettes in the past few days.
The reporter then reported the situation to the Guiyang Administration for Industry and Commerce. At 1 p.m., the reporter met with Shucai School principal Li Hongyan. Principal Li said that the school takes the matter very seriously.
From toothpick crossbows to imitation toy guns and now e-cigarettes, these harmful products targeting primary and secondary school students continue to appear near campuses despite repeated bans. How can we stop such harmful products from entering school environments and endangering students' health? How should the relevant regulatory authorities strengthen oversight of stores selling them? And how should parents and schools improve supervision? Today, we invite our guest commentator to share his views.
