E-cigarettes to be regulated
Electronic cigarettes are to be classed as medicines under new proposals to tighten up the regulation of nicotine-containing products.
Government ruling could see e-cigarettes off shelves
Electronic cigarettes could be taken off British shelves depending on a government decision on the future regulation of the product.
There is currently no age limit on the devices or limits on their advertising or availability.
If the government decides that e-cigarettes need more medical assessments, they could be banned altogether while the health implications are investigated.
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Everything you need to know about e-cigarettes
E-cigarettes are set to be classified as "medicines" in a bid to tighten up regulation. But what are e-cigarettes and are they safe to use?
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E-cigarettes to be regulated after reliability doubts
The MHRA says e-cigarette nicotine levels can vary from from batch to batch, casting doubt on how useful they are to those aiming to quit.