It's the second of three consecutive 5 per cent increases to the tobacco excise from 2023 to 2025 legislated by the federal government
Youth Use and Prevention The FDA monitors the national usage rates for all tobacco products, including an annual youth survey, and has seen a drastic increase in youth use of e-cigarette products in recent years
These strategies include comprehensive restrictions on the sale of all flavored tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, menthol cigarettes, and flavored cigars, in all jurisdictions
However, UK cigarette packaging is strongly regulated
These zero-nicotine e-cigarettes also comprise less than 1% of the market
ALTERNATIVE CHOICES Having said this, passengers travelling on airlines or ferries can buy their duty free brands in normal packaging whilst onboard, since they are deemed to be outside UK territory and not subject to UK law