The House of Commons Science and Technology Committee have issued a call for written evidence to inform their inquiry which will examine the impact of electronic cigarettes on human health (including their effectiveness as a stop-smoking tool), the suitability of regulations guiding their use, and the financial implications of a growing market on both business and the NHS.
The Northern Ireland Department of Health has launched a consultation on draft regulations to restrict the age of sale of nicotine inhaling products, including electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) to over eighteens
The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy and Regulatory Delivery have launched a call for evidence on the market, and potential uses, for laser pointers.
Laser pointers are generally small battery-operated hand-held devices that emit a tightly focused beam of light that is concentrated into a very small area, even over long distances.
PRS for Music is undertaking a consultation on the charging structure used to license the use of copyright music within the Retail sector.
The Committee of Advertising Practices seeks views on how best to reflect the legislative changes on e-cigarette advertising in the Tobacco Products Directive in the CAP code so that the Advertising Standards Authority can enforce them.
The consultation also seeks views on proposals for accompanying guidance.
ACS' submission can be found below.
HM Treasury has opened a consultation on the Soft Drinks Industry Levy which was announced at the 2016 Budget.
Following plans announced in the Queen’s Speech to ban psychoactive drugs, the Home Affairs Committee is holding a short inquiry into the likely impact of the proposed new laws. This will look at a range of issues, including the steps the Government should take to educate groups affected by the ban about the dangers, and to provide specialist treatment for users; and whether enforcement agencies have the necessary powers and resources to implement the legislation.
