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Australia bans the selling of vapes without prescription

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English - July 03, 2024 08:00 - 4 minutes - 3.92 MB - ★★★★★ - 3 ratings
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Australia has become the first country in the world to ban the sale of vapes outside of pharmacies. Under the new laws, e-cigarettes can be sold only in plain colours and packaging from July 1.  

For more on this Ciara spoke to Professor Luke Clancy, Director General of the Tobacco Free Research Institute Ireland and consultant respiratory physician.