“The Aotearoa Vapers Community Advocacy (AVCA) consumer organisation has slammed the New Zealand government for failing to consider a petition signed by thousands of vapers. Now, after the bill was rushed through to restrict access to flavours, the government will debate eliquid flavours. A big part of that evidence was on supporting smokers’ access to a wide range of vape flavours, as flavours have proven key to adults successfully quitting cigarettes. However, the legislation now passed will soon mean general retailers will be allowed to sell just three vape flavours. Only specialist vape stores will be able to sell a wide range of flavours. The vexed issue of flavours was central to AVCA’s petition that 17,357 people signed before it closed on 31 March. However, no MP bothered to present it during the bill’s process through the House”
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