The Health Service Executive (HSE) in Ireland has issued a public warning about four types of vapes sold in the country after receiving safety alerts from Europe. Tests revealed these products contained nicotine levels exceeding the legal limit, ranging from 26.9mg/ml to over 30mg/ml, significantly higher than the permitted 20mg/ml. The HSE urges users to check if their vapes are affected and discontinue use immediately. Retailers are also reminded of their legal obligations to ensure the products they sell comply with safety regulations.
The HSE has issued a stark warning to the public about four types of vapes sold in Ireland following European safety alerts. Tests revealed that these products contain nicotine levels surpassing the legal limit, with concentrations ranging from 26.
9mg/ml to over 30 mg/ml, well above the permitted 20mg/ml, reports Dublin Live.The HSE is urging people who use electronic cigarettes to check if their products are included among the implicated batches, to cease using them immediately if they do and to return them to the point of purchase. Anyone who has experienced adverse effects after using these vapes should contact their GP for advice and report it to the HSE at info.tpd@hse.ie. Dr Maurice Mulcahy, Regional Chief Environmental Health Officer, said that distributors of electronic cigarettes need to be aware of their legal obligations and put robust measures in place. "Retailers need to make themselves fully aware of their legal obligations and put in place robust and effective supplier controls. We recommend retailers satisfy themselves that the products they sell are legally compliant and have been duly notified to the HSE via the European Common Entry Gate system ," he said. "Furthermore, if retailers also bring nicotine inhaling products into Ireland from another country that is outside the European Union, such as the UK, they may by virtue of this fact also be considered an importer. "Being an importer places additional legal obligations requiring notification of these imported products to the HSE via the EU CEG and making a declaration on the EU CEG that they are responsible for the safety and quality of these products." Join the Irish Mirror’s breaking news service on WhatsApp. Click this link to receive breaking news and the latest headlines direct to your phone. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.
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