More than $1 million in illegal e-cigarettes seized in NSW, Australia
Since January 2022, Australia's NSW Health Authority has seized more than $1 million worth of illicit e-cigarettes and nicotine-containing e-liquids.
The year-to-date seizures bring the total amount of illicit products seized since 1 July 2020 to more than $3 million.
NSW Chief Health Officer Dr Kerry Chant said retailers were being warned they would face consequences if they acted illegally.
Dr Chant said: "We are cracking down on the illegal sale of nicotine e-cigarettes and liquids and have zero tolerance for those who sell them.
“NSW Health conducts regular unannounced inspections of retailers across the state to protect young people from these harmful devices. You will get caught, illegal items will be confiscated and you could face prosecution leading to fines even jail."
"The harmful effects of e-cigarettes on young people cannot be underestimated. People think they are just flavored water, but in reality, in many cases, the toxic chemicals they ingest can cause life-threatening harm."
As of October 1, 2021, nicotine-containing products are only available for those over the age of 18 with a physician-prescribed smoking cessation prescription. These products can only be purchased from an Australian pharmacy or imported into Australia with a valid prescription.
For all other retailers in NSW, it is illegal to sell e-cigarettes or e-liquids containing nicotine. This also includes online sales. Under the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act, the maximum penalty for illegally selling them is $1,650 per offence, six months' imprisonment or both.
Retailers and individuals can also be prosecuted for selling vaping products to minors, with maximum penalties:
For individuals, up to $11,000 for the first offense and $55,000 for the second or subsequent offense;
For companies, up to $55,000 for the first offense and $110,000 for the second or subsequent offense.
NSW Health is committed to reducing the prevalence of vaping and tobacco use and is investing $18.3 million in tobacco and vaping control in 2021-22.
Information campaign launched by the NSW Government in March 2022. The campaign raised awareness about the harmful chemicals in e-cigarettes, including those in cleaning products, nail polish removers, herbicides and pesticides.
To accompany an informational campaign that appeared on buses and online social channels, a vaping kit was launched. The toolkit includes fact sheets and other resources for young people aged 14 to 17, parents and carers, teachers and schools to educate about the dangers of vaping.
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