Vaping Retailers ‘Addicting’ a New Generation to Nicotine: Professor

‘The only thing young people should be breathing into their lungs is clean air.’

Illegal vapes are displayed during a press conference on illegal vape imports in Sydney, Australia, on Sept. 25, 2023. AAP Image/Bianca De Marchi

A loophole in Australia’s vaping laws has allowed an influx of illegal vapes into Australia, which has led to widespread availability among young people.

Ease of access and a surge in vape sales, particularly from shops near schools, take-away food outlets, or petrol stations, have prompted leading health experts to call out retailers for “addicting a new generation to nicotine.”