News on April 17, according to the British Guardian, tests have shown that some e-cigarettes that claim to be nicotine-free actually contain the same level of addictive substances as full-effect e-cigarettes.

The data shared with the Guardian by Inter Scientific - which provides analytical testing of products to check they comply with regulations - examined dozens of e-cigarette brands sold in shops in England and Wales.

Oversized and super-strength e-cigarettes are being sold illegally in stores, data shows.

A laboratory analysis of 52 products purchased in the UK revealed that 73% contained more than the legal 2ml canister capacity. More than 40% of the subjects were filled with 5ml or more of liquid.

The analysis also showed that eight devices that claimed to be free of the addictive substance did contain some, many nearly 20mg/ml of nicotine - the legal limit in the UK. One e-cigarette contained levels more than 50 per cent above the legal limit.

Meanwhile, the government has set up an Illegal Vaping Enforcement Unit as part of a crackdown on the sale of e-cigarettes to children under 18.

There have long been concerns that vaping is targeting children, and the number of teenage vapers is increasing.

According to the latest survey from Action on Smoking and Health (Ash), 7% of respondents aged 11-17 say they use e-cigarettes in 2022, up from 3.3% in 2021.

The government this week announced plans to have one million smokers switch from cigarettes to vaping products, despite concerns about vaping products being used by teenagers. Vaping starter kits will be given to nearly one in five smokers in England as part of the government's smoke-free campaign, under a new smoking cessation scheme.

Pregnant women will also be offered up to £400 to quit smoking and there will be a consultation on whether to make quitting advice mandatory in cigarette packs.

Current regulations state that the volume of e-cigarette cans must not exceed 2ml and the nicotine concentration must not exceed 20mg/ml. Any e-cigarette containing more than these levels is illegal and should not be sold to the public, the regulator said.

Inter Scientific examined dozens of brands sold in stores in Newcastle, Birmingham, Hertfordshire, Staffordshire, Dudley, Liverpool and Wales. This shows that many people are not playing by the rules.

Inter Scientific is working with Trading Standards to tackle the problem of illegal product sales flooding high street stores. In the last six months of 2022, more than 1.4 tonnes of illicit e-cigarettes were seized in the North East of England alone.

David Lawson, CEO of Inter Scientific and member of the Regulatory Affairs Professionals Group, said: "We have seen a significant increase in the number of illicit vaping products seized under transactional standards and sent for analysis. Although the products do not pose an immediate health risk, they are circumventing UK regulation.

Their product tests showed that Dr Gorilla King Blackcurrant Grape Slush claimed to be nicotine-free but actually contained 19.7mg/ml of nicotine.

Vape With a Bang Havana Tobacco's 6% disposable device had the highest nicotine level at 29.35 mg/ml, well above the level allowed by law.

The Guardian was unable to trace the suppliers of these e-cigarettes for comment.

E-cigarettes must display details of the manufacturer along with a list of ingredients and relevant health warnings.

None of the e-cigarettes studied by Inter Scientific are listed by the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency. They should be listed so that any hazards associated with them can be documented.

The MHRA has received 40 reports of adverse reactions related to vaping in 2022, up from 24 the previous year, the figures show.

The government has allocated £3 million to crack down on the sale of illicit e-cigarettes. It wants further test purchases and the removal of prohibited products from stores and borders. Under plans unveiled this week, the government will also call for evidence to identify opportunities to reduce the number of children accessing and using e-cigarettes.

John Herriman, chief executive of the Chartered Trading Standards Institute, said it continued to be concerned about the high volume of illegal and non-compliant e-cigarettes available for sale and would urge manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers to do more to ensure products Their sales meet all regulations.

A spokesman for the Department of Health and Social Care said: "It is illegal to sell vaping to children or vaping in breach of our clear regulations and just this week we announced a new 'Illegal Vaping Enforcement Team' which has 300 million pounds of support for further action.

"The group will have the authority to disrupt illegal supply, conduct test sourcing and testing of products, and will share knowledge and intelligence across the country. We will not tolerate the sale of illegal products and will take necessary action to remove them from shelves and stop them Cross our borders."

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