Vape products will require pharmaceutical-like packaging, and the allowed nicotine concentrations and volumes will be reduced. All single-use, disposable vapes will be banned.
Preston says the surge in Australian vapers is disappointing given the federal government, in 2021, already banned the possession and sale of all (non-prescription) electronic cigarettes containing nicotine. The ban meant only vapes that do not contain nicotine could be sold over-the-counter.
It is illegal to sell vape products containing nicotine in NSW. NSW Health inspectors visit tobacco retailers and vaping stores to ensure products containing liquid nicotine are not sold to the public.
The prohibition on smoking includes the use of e-cigarettes (vaping) and applies whether or not the e-cigarette contains nicotine. Cigarettes and e-cigarettes cannot be sold to people under 18 years of age.
Schedule 4 substances are referred to as 'restricted substances' as per the Poisons Act 1971 (TAS). It is illegal for a person to have a nicotine vaping product in ones' possession, without a prescription, as per section 36. A maximum penalty of a $6,850 fine or 2-years imprisonment is applicable.
The importation and sale of all e-cigarettes, regardless of whether they are labelled as containing nicotine or not, will soon be banned in Australia, unless they are supplied by prescription through a licensed pharmacist.
Since 2021, Australia has only allowed nicotine-containing vapes to be sold by pharmacies to people who have been prescribed them by a doctor to help them quit smoking. However, nicotine-free vapes have been legally available to buy at convenience stores, petrol stations and other retailers.
1: Vaping is less harmful than smoking, but it's still not safe. E-cigarettes heat nicotine (extracted from tobacco), flavorings and other chemicals to create an aerosol that you inhale. Regular tobacco cigarettes contain 7,000 chemicals, many of which are toxic.
You must be 18 years or older to vape in Australia. You must be 18 years or older to buy a vape in Australia. To get a nicotine prescription in Australia, you must be 18 years or older. In most states, it is illegal to vape in cars with someone under the age of 16 present.
It is also illegal to sell vaping products (with or without nicotine) to anyone younger than 18 years of age. Vaping nicotine is legal in Australia only with a GP's prescription. Remember, there is no legal age to vape nicotine in Australia per se, as vaping without a nicotine prescription is illegal.
Banning all single-use, disposable vapes; Require plain, pharmaceutical-like packaging for vapes; Restrict flavours, colours, and other ingredients to "increase the minimum quality standards" for vapes.
Disposable nicotine vapes are allowed on an airplane, but only in carry-on luggage or personal storage—never in checked luggage due to the lithium-ion battery inside. And going through TSA with a disposable vape is fine, as long as you put it in the container with your other devices and items that contain metal.
No fines issued despite rampant selling of illegal vapes in WA, as parent vents frustration. The sale of nicotine vapes and e-cigarettes without a prescription has been illegal in Western Australia for several years, but not a single retailer has been fined in the past 12 months.
They breathe in addictive nicotine and dozens of dangerous chemicals. Research suggests that vaping may affect the way cells in the respiratory tract (nose, throat and lungs) react to germs and may increase the chance of disease and infection from bacterial and virus, like the virus that causes COVID-19.
Under the NSW Public Health (Tobacco) Act 2008, it is illegal to sell e-cigarettes or e-cigarette accessories to a person under 18 years of age. It is illegal to display, advertise or promote e-cigarettes.
Nicotine Vapes – How much can you bring into Australia
For those with a valid prescription from an Australia medical practitioner for liquid nicotine, they are allowed to bring 3 months supply1 with them as a maximum amount (roughly 500ml).
In Australia, you must be 18 to do anything vape-related.
How many kids are vaping? Teens between 15 and 17 years have a 1600% higher chance of using vapes than adults between 25 and 34 do.
In Australia, vapes can be ordered online and imported for personal use under the TGA's Personal Importation Scheme. With a valid prescription, Australians may legally import a 3-months supply per order.
A dentist can't tell if you're vaping or not, but they can tell that you're consuming nicotine, whether through traditional cigarettes or electronic cigarettes. Nicotine leaves yellow and brown stains on teeth after it mixes with our saliva flow. It can also lead to cavities, bad breath, and serious gum damage.
After 3 to 9 months your lung function will be improving by up to 10%. A year after quitting cigarettes your risk of heart attack will have halved compared to a smoker!
At 200 puffs, this is 14.4-32.8 mg of nicotine per pod with equivalence to 13-30 cigarettes.
The short answer is: Yes, they are just as safe as any other vape device. Despite all the speculation on various media, there is currently no solid evidence of disposable vapes being extra harmful to vapers or ex-smokers.
All single-use, disposable vapes will be banned. The reforms aim to make it easier for smokers wanting to quit tobacco smoking to get a prescription and to understand the contents of the vaping products they then buy.