Top supermarkets running 'prohibited' heated tobacco ads

[Toby iVapour]

Sainsbury's and Morrisons run 'prohibited' tobacco advertising

Trading Standards says adverts for heated tobacco products are banned, but some supermarkets disagree.

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Sainsbury's and Morrisons are displaying adverts for tobacco products in their stores which Trading Standards says are against the law.

Video screens and posters promote devices that deliver nicotine by heating tobacco rather than burning it.

The two supermarkets say they believe the laws banning tobacco advertising do not apply to the devices.

The government would not say whether it still thinks advertising heated tobacco is prohibited.

A spokesperson said: "This government's landmark Tobacco and Vapes Bill will enhance existing legislation, including on advertising, and put us on track for a smoke-free UK."

The forthcoming bill, is expected to ban all advertising of nicotine and tobacco products including nicotine pouches and vapes.

 

[Netvaper]

Not great is it, but lumping vaping in with smoking seems to be the norm.