Following concerns about the mysterious US lung disease outbreak linked to vaping unlicensed THC and nicotine products, New Zealand's Ministry of Health has released a notice with the aim of reminding the public how to use vaping products safely and appropriately.
In the coming weeks, the Ministry of Health is introducing the Smoke-free Environments (Vaping) Amendment Bill in Parliament. This measure is expected to set in place much needed standards for vaping products which are supported by the local vaping industry.
However some local entities have expressed concern about the possibility of vaping being taken up by minors. To this effect, the Ministry of Health released a notice to “reiterate its advice about vaping”.
“Children, young people and non-smokers should not vape (use e-cigarettes)
people who do not smoke should not vape
vaping products are not risk-free
the long-term health effects of vaping are unknown
vaping products contain nicotine which is highly addictive
Vaping products are intended for smokers only
vaping is not risk-free but it is less harmful than smoking
vaping products should only be used by smokers wanting to switch to less harmful products
vaping products expose users to fewer harmful chemicals than smoking cigarettes
ex-smokers should aim to stop vaping when they feel they will not relapse to smoking
buy vaping products from a reputable retailer and do not risk vaping home-made or illicit products
do not add any other substances to vaping liquid.”
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