The UK** plans to ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes completely in response to the problem of youth vaping. Although e-cigarettes are considered an effective tool to help people quit smoking, the concern that it causes nicotine addiction among young people cannot be ignored. This is not only good for health, but also has a positive impact on the environment. In recent years, e-cigarettes have rapidly gained popularity around the world. It is seen by many as an alternative to traditional cigarettes and helps to quit smoking or reduce the amount of cigarettes smoked. However, at the same time, the use of e-cigarettes among young people is also on the rise. The data shows that the proportion of teenagers who smoke e-cigarettes shows a significant growth trend. To address this issue, the UK** has decided to take further steps to ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes. Disposable e-cigarettes are an easy-to-use and portable product because they are relatively low and easier for teenagers to obtain and use.
Banning the sale of this type of e-cigarette can help reduce teens' exposure to e-cigarettes, thereby reducing their risk of starting to smoke. Although the ban on e-cigarettes may cause some controversy, we cannot ignore the potential benefits. First and foremost, banning disposable e-cigarettes will help protect the health of teens. Nicotine addiction not only affects their physical development but can also lead to the formation of long-term smoking habits. If we can limit their exposure to e-cigarettes, it will hopefully reduce the number of teens who smoke. Secondly, banning the sale of disposable e-cigarettes will also have a positive impact on the environment. According to statistics, the amount of waste generated by e-cigarettes has become a global problem. Components such as batteries and plastic atomizers in e-cigarette devices are difficult to degrade and can pollute the environment. Restricting the sale of disposable e-cigarettes can reduce the generation of these non-degradable waste, thereby protecting our environment.
However, there is still debate as to whether banning e-cigarettes is the best way to solve the problem. Some argue that a better solution would be to tackle youth smoking by increasing regulation and age limits for the sale of e-cigarettes. They argue that banning the sale of e-cigarettes could lead to the emergence of a black market, compounding the problem. In addition to the UK, other countries are taking similar measures to restrict the sale of e-cigarettes. For example, the United States has begun to impose a ban on certain flavors of e-cigarette products to prevent them from appealing to young people. In addition, some countries are also considering including e-cigarettes in the scope of tobacco control, strengthening the regulation of their sale and use. Overall, banning the sale of disposable e-cigarettes is an important measure taken by the UK** to address the problem of youth vaping. Although e-cigarettes play a positive role in helping people quit smoking, we cannot ignore their potential harm to young people's health.
By banning the sale of disposable e-cigarettes, we have the potential to reduce the risk of youth smoking, protect their health, and have a positive impact on the environment. However, we also need to consider other solutions to find the best coping strategy. YH Technology (**SZ300457) continued to fall sharply on January 30, with a stock price of **515%, with a total market capitalization of 993.1 billion yuan. The company, a subsidiary of Skoll, owns the "SKE" and "SIKARY" brands and is primarily active in the UK market. Among them, "SKE" is the leading brand in the UK, and its products cover a variety of e-cigarette types, such as refillable, disposable, CBD, mod, nicotine salt, etc. YH Technology has been deeply involved in the UK market through Skoll, and obtained the UK and European TPD product certification in June 2022, and set up a wholly-owned subsidiary in Manchester in March 2023.
According to the **Times on January 30**, the current leaders in the domestic e-cigarette market include Ai Miracle and Skoll, both of which have performed well in the British market, mainly relying on disposable e-cigarettes to win market share, causing dissatisfaction among local manufacturers. The two companies have also been controversial over how they are promoted. Guo Xiaoyu, co-founder and COO of Shenzhen Supreme Technology, said that although the UK's policy of banning disposable e-cigarettes has not been reported in advance, this topic has existed for a year or two, and companies are basically ready to meet this policy. She believes that this policy may be emulated by other countries, because foreign countries have basically agreed that disposable e-cigarettes are harmful. Guo Xiaoyu said that at present, it is not clear which company can benefit from this policy, and after disposable e-cigarettes are banned, the future situation is difficult.
Li Youqiang, an e-cigarette expert, said that despite the ban on disposable e-cigarettes in the UK, the demand for e-cigarettes still exists, and companies may change, and new products may emerge. "You sing and I'll appear" is a possible scenario. As of December 2023, China's exports of e-cigarettes to the UK reached about 1$4.9 billion, up 56.9 billion from the previous month31%, a year-on-year increase of 3506%。The UK is one of the most vaping-friendly countries and has introduced e-cigarettes into hospitals as one of the means to reduce the harm of paper cigarettes. Overall, this report mentions the performance of YH Technology and its subsidiary Skoll in the UK e-cigarette market, as well as the policy challenges and market changes faced by disposable e-cigarettes at home and abroad.