  The UKVIA's statement on the Children’s Commissioner’s announcement:“We absolutely agree that children’s wellbeing is precious at all times so they can lead healthy and happy lives. We also agree that youth vaping has to be urgently tackled, but banning single use vapes is not the answer to the issue.""The fact is Trading Standards needs increased government backing to tackle rogue traders and cut off the source of supply to minors.""The UKVIA, which represents a significant proportion of the UK vaping market has, for the last two years, been calling on the government to clamp down hard on this issue by introducing measures including: On-the-spot fines of at least £10,000 per instance for those caught selling to young people or selling illegal products (up from £2,500 maximum) A retail registration scheme that would ensure retailers meet strict standards before they are permitted to sell vapes including robust age verification processes A national test purchasing effort to ensure those selling vapes under the registration scheme aren’t supplying minors, a scheme similar to what the UKVIA does with its own members."Read our full statement here 