Dangerous vapes and e-cigarettes seized as Falkirk Council’s Trading Standards warn retailers to use reputable suppliers.

More than 1600 illegal vapes and e-cigarettes have been taken off the shelves across Falkirk in the past year after Falkirk Council's Trading Standards team seized them for failing to meet national standards.

Missing Instructions and Warnings

The Nicotine Vapour Products (NVPs) that have been found in general supply also lack instructions and warnings which are essential to inform and protect consumers. 

Retailers and consumers are being asked to check carefully that products are labelled correctly with ‘This product contains nicotine which is a highly addictive substance’.

Retailers should also be wary of buying supplies from the Internet where products intended for the US market do not meet UK standards for sale.

Councillor Stacey Devine, spokesperson for Public Protection said: “There are real concerns that consumers will not always be aware of the contents of NVPs and the dangers in using them unchecked.

Danger to Young People

“Young people are also increasingly using NVPs and we are again reminding retailers that it is an offence to sell to someone under 18 and that they should always verify ages before allowing a purchase.”

Anyone with concerns about vaping products, or by retailers in relation to possible underage sales, can report them by contacting Trading Standards partner agency Advice Direct Scotland on 0808 164 600 or at www.consumeradvice.scot/or by email Trading Standards directly at tradingstandards@falkirk.gov.uk

Retailers are also welcome to contact Trading Standards with any queries they have over the sale of NVPs.