Vaping products on sale triple to over 5,300

The Irish Cancer Society (ICS) has warned that an explosion in the number of new vaping products and attractive flavours could lead to a new generation of smokers, in the absence of advertising restrictions.

Figures from the Department of Health show the number of new electronic cigarette and refill container products on the market have tripled in the past year — up from 1,538 in 2018 to 5,362 this year. Health Minister Simon Harris said the massive increase showed e-vaping businesses “are adapting and evolving as we erect legislative barriers”.