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Media release from the Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ
Tuesday 2 February 2021, 10:04 AM
Asthma and Respiratory Foundation NZ (ARFNZ) are urging that the new Vaping Act regulations focus on the end goal of quitting both smoking and vaping.
Public consultation is now open for the ‘Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990’ regulations, calling for feedback on proposals under review including displays of vaping products in retail stores, the use of harm-reduction statements, and packaging requirements for vape products.
ARFNZ are preparing a submission to address their key concern - that there is a strong focus on promoting vaping as a ‘quit smoking tool’, but very little to encourage users to quit vaping as well.
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Vaping products imported into New Zealand will be required to display warning labels in te reo Māori if proposed regulations are accepted.
The Ministry of Health has opened online consultation on the draft regulations which are required now vaping and smokeless tobacco products have been brought under the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990.
The proposed regulations cover display of vaping products in retail stores and websites; the use of harm reduction statements; the display of R18 notices at vaping points of sale; packaging requirements; and the responsibilities of manufacturers and importers.
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Vaping regulations consultation opens today
The Ministry of Health is encouraging New Zealanders to have their say and provide feedback on draft regulations under the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act through an online consultation that opens today.
An amendment to the Smokefree Environments and Regulated Products Act 1990 (the Act) commenced on 11 November 2020.
“The amendment means that vaping products are now controlled in a similar way to tobacco products,” Jane Chambers, Group Manager, at the Ministry of Health said.
“However, new regulations are required to fully deliver the changes sought by the Government and to support the right settings for the legislation.