Heavy metals, nicotine, arsenic in retail vape products
Vaping products available from Queensland retailers have been found to contain chemicals including nicotine, arsenic and lead, according to a government study.
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Ditch tobacco vending machines in pubs, lawmakers told
Health groups are urging Queensland politicians to take proposed smoking laws further, but the hospitality industry wants tobacco vending machines left alone.
Qld tobacco and vape amendments ‘too little, too late’
The Queensland government has heard public submissions into the illegal sale of tobacco and rising use of vapes across the state.
Smoking laws to be tightened as vaping probe begins
Queensland has proposed anti-smoking laws to crack down on businesses supplying illicit tobacco products and to stop people puffing near children.
Concerns for children lead to vapes and tobacco seizure
An alleged illegal tobacco and e-cigarette operation has been disrupted in Queensland after investigations pointed to peak sales before and after school.