E-Cigarette Ads Targeting Children Criticized by UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak
On April 18th, according to Sky News UK, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak criticized e-cigarette companies in an interview, expressing concern that their advertisements overly attract children. He stated that the government is taking action to crack down on illegal e-cigarette sales and combat the use of colorful advertisements and characters by e-cigarette companies to target minors. Sunak believes that e-cigarettes should not be used by anyone under the age of 18, and it is illegal to sell e-cigarettes to children. In this article, we will delve into the Prime Minister’s statements, the UK government’s efforts to tackle this issue, and the impact of e-cigarette ads on children.