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Australians now need a prescription to buy a vape under new ‘world-leading’ law. Eva Roytburg. July 1, 2024 at 5:47 PM. ... or sale of a vape device outside a pharmacy in Australia. The ban ...
Australia is developing regulations on e-cigarettes. [169] Laws vary across Australia's states and can conflict. In April 2014 a court decision made it illegal to sell or supply e-cigarettes regardless of their appearance or nicotine content (even if zero) in Western Australia. [170] Previously they were banned if they looked like cigarettes.
An electronic cigarette (e-cigarette), or vape, [note 1] [1] is a device that simulates tobacco smoking. It consists of an atomizer, a power source such as a battery, and a container such as a cartridge or tank. Instead of smoke, the user inhales vapor. [2] As such, using an e-cigarette is often called "vaping". [3]
Containers for e-liquids (the liquid used in vape products) can seem tempting to children of all ages for many reasons. [18] For example, some e-liquids may have labeling or advertising that misleads youth into thinking the products are things they would eat or drink –like a juice box, piece of candy, or cookie. [18]
Western Australia was the first state in Australia to prohibit the sale of certain synthetic cannabinoids. [193] [194] On June 18, 2013, an interim ban made a large list of product brands and synthetic substances illegal to sell anywhere in Australia. [195] This ban lapsed on October 13, 2013, and a permanent ban has not been imposed. [196]
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 23 August 2024. Device to vaporize substances for inhalation A vaporization heat wand and vaporization chamber bowl used to deliver vapor through a water pipe A vaporizer or vaporiser, colloquially known as a vape, is a device used to vaporize substances for inhalation. Plant substances can be used ...
Vape shop owners generally believe vaping is a habit. [119] Vape shop owners described e-cigarette use as a hobby. [120] Several vape shop owners stated that vaping provided an option to use nicotine in places where smoking was banned. [120] Vape shop owners did not consider e-liquid nicotine addictive. [119]
E-liquid is the mixture used in vapor products such as e-cigarettes [28] and usually contain propylene glycol, glycerin, nicotine, flavorings, additives, and differing amounts of contaminants. [29] E-liquid formulations greatly vary due to fast growth and changes in manufacturing designs of e-cigarettes. [15]