Petitions/Ban smoking, vaping and nicotine pouches in the presence of under 16s
StatusOngoing
Opened26 Mar 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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Nicotine pouches are being marketed in a way resembling sweets, which may lead to accidental consumption by children. These pouches might be discreet, but we believe they are no less harmful. The side effects of nicotine pouches can include headaches, dizziness and increased heart rate.

Some under 16s hold their breath to avoid inhaling the harmful fumes every time someone smokes or vapes near them. This constant fear of addiction and exposure to second-hand smoke is very real for many young people. Many are worried about growing up in an environment where these substances are used so freely. We are not only concerned by the immediate discomfort, but the long-term health implications and the potential for children to be encouraged to start smoking or vaping at a young age.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Ms Julie Minns
1Ms Julie Minns MP
Carlisle
16
Markus Campbell-Savours
2Markus Campbell-Savours MP
Penrith and Solway
10
Lauren Edwards
3Lauren Edwards MP
Rochester and Strood
2
Gideon Amos
4Gideon Amos MP
Taunton and Wellington
2
Richard Tice
5Richard Tice MP
Boston and Skegness
1
Callum Anderson
6Callum Anderson MP
Buckingham and Bletchley
1
Daniel Zeichner
7Daniel Zeichner MP
Cambridge
1
Baggy Shanker
8Baggy Shanker MP
Derby South
1
Chris Coghlan
9Chris Coghlan MP
Dorking and Horley
1
Deirdre Costigan
10Deirdre Costigan MP
Ealing Southall
1