Tobacco and Nicotine Regulation

Tobacco is the most lethal consumer product available.  Regulation is needed to protect people from harm by reducing its availability, accessibility and attractiveness.

Fresh works with local, regional and national partners in health and enforcement on a busy and constantly evolving strand of work around tobacco and nicotine regulation.

The UK has robust legislation in place but there is much more to be done to ensure it remains effective, protects children and young people and contributes to a decline in smoking rates.

We are supporting the smooth passage through Parliament of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill which will phase out the sale of tobacco to anyone born in or after 2009 and give Government powers to curb youth vaping whilst still ensuring adult smokers can use vapes to quit.

We work to support compliance with existing regulations as well as gather evidence to close loopholes and make the case for further effective regulation.

We maintain links with regulatory colleagues, provide advice and guidance to partners and work collaboratively to share best practice and provide access to evidence and best practice through the Tobacco Crime and Regulation Forum.

We are also advocating for the measures outlined in the All Party Parliamentary Group on Smoking and Health report A Roadmap to a Smokefree Country which sets out the urgent actions needed to end smoking and calls on political parties to support a bold, fully funded national tobacco control strategy

Visit our Advocacy page for more information.