研究表明，2025 年一次性電子煙禁令出台後，電子煙愛好者可能會轉向黑市或恢復吸煙

根據最近的調查結果，多達 40% 的電子煙用戶可能會轉向黑市購買電子煙供應品

Recent findings indicate that up to 40 per cent of vapers may resort to the black market for their vaping supplies following the 2025 ban on single-use vapes.

最近的調查結果表明，在 2025 年禁止一次性電子煙之後，多達 40% 的電子煙使用者可能會訴諸黑市購買電子煙供應。

This poses a significant concern as illegal vapes, which are already prevalent in the UK, can contain harmful materials like lead and nickel. Furthermore, they frequently exceed legal nicotine levels and can deliver an alarming 7,000 puffs, far exceeding the 600 to 1,000 puff range of legal products.

這引起了人們的嚴重關注，因為非法電子煙在英國已經很普遍，可能含有鉛和鎳等有害物質。此外，它們經常超過法定尼古丁含量，並且可以吸食 7,000 口，遠遠超過合法產品的 600 至 1,000 口範圍。

The study, which surveyed 1,000 vapers, also reveals more concerning news: not only will there be a rise in black market sales, but about one in four vapers could go back to smoking tobacco, and a third are worried about increasing their nicotine consumption.

這項研究對1000 名電子煙使用者進行了調查，還揭示了更多令人擔憂的消息：不僅黑市銷量將會增加，而且大約四分之一的電子煙使用者可能會重新吸食煙草，三分之一的電子煙使用者擔心尼古丁消費量會增加。

The survey was conducted by Ubbs a nicotine pouch brand, together with retailer Haypp, in light of the Government's goal for a smoke-free nation.

鑑於政府建立無菸國家的目標，調查由尼古丁袋裝品牌 Ubbs 與零售商 Haypp 共同進行。

Commenting on the matter, Steve McGeough, a representative for Ubbs, shared his concerns: "It's really worrying to hear vapers saying they would seriously consider turning to cigarettes when the ban comes into force in 2025."

Ubbs 的代表 Steve McGeough 在評論此事時表達了他的擔憂：“聽到電子煙用戶表示，當禁令於 2025 年生效時，他們將認真考慮轉向捲煙，這確實令人擔憂。”

"Also concerningly, the findings show how some would even seek out unregulated vapes which is a real worry from a quality and safety point of view."

“同樣令人擔憂的是，調查結果表明，有些人甚至會尋找不受監管的電子煙，從品質和安全的角度來看，這確實令人擔憂。”

"Our research is clear, while disposable vapes might be on the way out there are plenty of safe and regulated alternatives out there to try now or when the ban comes into play," he adds.

他補充說：“我們的研究很明確，雖然一次性電子煙可能即將被淘汰，但現在或禁令生效後，有很多安全且受監管的替代品可供嘗試。”

"Nicotine pouches are a popular option which are supporting the UK with their goal of becoming a smoke free nation."

“尼古丁袋是一種受歡迎的選擇，它支持英國成為無​​菸國家的目標。”

The study also found that nearly three-quarters of respondents have not tried alternatives to vaping, with 28 per cent considering a return to traditional cigarettes, 21 per cent possibly opting for chewing gum, and 25 per cent open to nicotine pouches.

研究還發現，近四分之三的受訪者沒有嘗試過電子煙的替代品，其中 28% 的人考慮回歸傳統香煙，21% 的人可能選擇口香糖，25% 的人願意選擇尼古丁袋。

Moreover, 30 per cent of those surveyed claimed to be 'very aware' of the risks associated with unregulated vapes, highlighting the lack of nicotine warnings (41 per cent) and emission testing information (30 per cent) as key concerns.

此外，30％的受訪者聲稱「非常了解」與不受監管的電子煙相關的風險，並強調缺乏尼古丁警告（41％）和排放測試資訊（30％）是主要問題。

When choosing alternatives, 52 per cent prioritise appealing flavours and smells, followed by safety and quality assurance (50 per cent), and discreetness (33 per cent).

在選擇替代品時，52% 的人優先考慮有吸引力的口味和氣味，其次是安全和品質保證 (50%)，以及謹慎性 (33%)。

Commenting on the survey results, Markus Lindbald from Haypp said: "On a more positive note, it's promising to see how many are attempting to quit vaping ahead of the ban or explore other reduced risk alternatives, like nicotine pouches instead of turning back to smoking."

Haypp 的 Markus Lindbald 在評論調查結果時表示：「從更積極的角度來看，有希望看到有多少人在禁令之前嘗試戒掉電子煙，或探索其他風險較低的替代品，例如尼古丁袋，而不是重新吸煙。

He added, "The experience from Sweden, which is close to becoming smoke-free, is that nicotine pouches can play a significant role in reducing smoking rates and increase public and individual health.

他補充說：「瑞典已經接近無菸化，其經驗是尼古丁袋可以在降低吸菸率和改善公共和個人健康方面發揮重要作用。