Australia and Albania Crack Down on Vaping in Major E-Cigarette Crackdown

Australia will ban recreational vaping and introduce minimum quality standards, restricting the sale of vapes to pharmacies. Nicotine vapes already require a prescription, but the industry is poorly regulated, and a black market is thriving. Health Minister Mark Butler says the products are creating a new generation of nicotine addicts in Australia. Vapes have exploded in popularity as a recreational product, particularly among young people in cities. The Australian government argues they are a public health threat, disproportionately affecting young people, many of whom haven't smoked before.