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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Shanti Das, Jon Ungoed-Thomas and Yasmeen Louis

China bans fruity vapes – but not their export to the UK

Disposable e-cigarettes are widely available in the UK.
Disposable e-cigarettes are widely available in the UK. Photograph: John Keeble/Getty Images

China has banned the sale of flavoured e-cigarettes as part of a wide-ranging crackdown on the industry. The new rules mean vapes that have flavourings other than tobacco – such as those that taste fruity or sweet – cannot be sold on the domestic market.

But they can still be manufactured in China to be shipped around the world, including to the UK, where Chinese-made brands such as Elfbar, known for its range of flavoured disposable vapes, are popular.

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