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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Politics
Sarah Marsh

Some ‘nicotine-free’ vapes high in addictive substances, tests reveal

E-cigarette products on shelves
Regulations state that vape tanks have to have a capacity of no more than 2ml and a nicotine strength of no more than 20mg/ml. Photograph: Reuters

Some high street vapes claiming to be nicotine-free actually contain the same level of addictive substances as full-strength e-cigarettes, tests shows.

Data shared with the Guardian by Inter Scientific – which offers analytical testing of products to check whether they are following regulations – examined dozens of vape brands sold in shops across England and Wales.

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