Simple terms explainer
Local authorities must enforce requirements governing the promotion of nicotine vapour products, including restrictions on promotional activity. This includes ensuring that retailers do not offer free samples or engage in other prohibited promotional practices. Trading Standards Officers are responsible for monitoring compliance and taking appropriate enforcement action where breaches of the legislation are identified.
Legal status
Statutory
Duty category
Trading Standards
Duty type
Compliance
Social determinant of health
Health and Social Care
Emerging policy and legislation
1
National bodies with shared interest
Society of Chief Officers of Trading Standards in Scotland (SCOTSS)
Standards and frameworks
0