Activists Condemn New Zealand Disposable Vaping Policy
Vaping advocates have expressed concern over New Zealand's decision to ban disposable vaping devices. The Ministry of Health said the ban is intended to reduce youth vaping. The new rules prohibit the manufacture and sale of all non-rechargeable and non-r
Vaping advocates have raised concerns over New Zealand’s decision to ban disposable vaping devices.
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health announced that the ban is intended to reduce youth vaping. The new rules prohibit the manufacture and sale of all non-rechargeable and non-refillable vaping devices, including single-use containers such as bottled e-liquid, pods, and cartridges.
The World Vapers’ Alliance (WVA) warned that the ban could undermine New Zealand’s progress in reducing smoking rates.
WVA Policy Manager Alberto Gómez Hernández said in a statement: “Preventing young people from using nicotine products is essential, and strict age regulations should be enforced to achieve this goal.”
“However, banning disposable vaping devices and a wide range of vaping systems for adult consumers will have a negative impact on public health and jeopardize the progress made over the past decade toward a smoke-free society. This approach fails to recognize the important role that disposable vaping products play in helping smokers quit.”
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) also expressed similar reservations. CAPHRA Executive Coordinator Nancy Loucas said: “We understand and support the government’s intention to curb youth vaping.”
“However, the proposed ban on disposable vaping products, including bottled e-liquid, pods, and cartridges, will create major barriers for adult smokers and older vapers. Many rely on simpler disposable products because of dexterity challenges and the complexity of refillable devices. This ban could push them back to smoking, which would be counterproductive to the 2025 smoke-free goal.”
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