- Elf Bar accused of violating British nicotine legislation
- Its new AF5000 vape holds the utmost quantity of liquid nicotine
- Nevertheless it has a clip-on reservoir that might push it previous the authorized restrict
Chinese language vaping big Elf Bar has been accused of circumventing British legal guidelines with a £12.99 gadget that has the capability for 240 cigarettes.
The AF5000 is claimed to come back pre-filled with 2ml of liquid nicotine – the authorized most quantity for a disposable e-cigarette.
Nevertheless it additionally has a clip-on 10ml 'reservoir', taking the entire quantity to 12ml, permitting as much as 5,000 'very satisfying puffs' from a single gadget.
The European Union has warned member states about this 'harmful' gadget, which is more likely to end in a ban throughout Europe.
In Britain too, there’s a demand to take away it from the market as a result of there’s a worry that this ebook might fall into the arms of weak youth.
Final 12 months some supermarkets stopped promoting Elf Bar merchandise after an investigation by the Mail discovered they have been considerably extra highly effective than marketed (File picture)
The AF5000 is claimed to come back pre-filled with 2ml of liquid nicotine – which is the authorized most quantity for disposable e-cigarettes
Chinese language vaping big Elf Bar has been accused of circumventing UK legislation (File picture)
Steve Brine, former chairman of the Commons well being committee, mentioned: 'This reprehensible transfer will shock nobody. These companies will at all times discover a solution to shield earnings, which is why the legislation has to remain a number of steps forward of them.'
Former Tory MP and paediatric guide Caroline Johnson mentioned: 'This can be a clear signal that the trade will do something to avoid the legislation so it will possibly get extra folks hooked on nicotine merchandise.
'The aim of those new units is clearly to not assist folks stop smoking, however to make use of dependancy instead supply to earn income.'
Final night time, Elf Bar insisted the AF5000 was compliant with the legislation and mentioned it was investigating the EU warning.
The spokesperson mentioned: 'We take product compliance significantly in all world markets and take the mandatory steps to satisfy related standards.'
The MHRA, which is accountable for imposing vape rules, has been contacted for remark.
Final 12 months some supermarkets stopped promoting Elf Bar merchandise after an investigation by the Mail discovered they have been considerably extra highly effective than marketed.
