Scottish grocers warn strict vape rules could backfire
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has told a UK government consultation that some proposed vape restrictions are too severe. It argues that allowing coloured flavour markers and simple names would help, while putting vapes behind shutters could increase retail crime and discourage smokers from switching. The SGF also wants a 24-month implementation period instead of six months.
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The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has submitted its views to a UK government consultation on vaping. It accepts that advertising and imagery should be limited to prevent marketing toward children, but it opposes other measures
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