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It has so far raised over £12,000 on Crowd Justice with 29 days to go.
In a statement, the group, led by Arcus Compliance, said: “Our case has the potential to make a significant difference to the hundreds of legitimate vape business in the UK, while also saving lives by ensuring that these life changing vape products remain an attractive accessible product to adult former smokers.
“It is important to note that supporters of this action are not looking to prevent a ban of disposable vape products but to work with the government on sensible measures and timescales to phase them out, ensure former smokers have access to a broad range of flavours, prevent the illegal market from growing any further and to assist the government in forming more sensible regulations such as putting vape products into a licensing scheme.
“The recent announcement by the UK Conservative government, aimed at creating a smoke-free generation and curbing youth vaping, has left the UK Vape Industry in a state of uncertainty.
“The absence of clear timelines and a coherent plan raises concerns. The premise of protecting children is based on data showing increased youth access to vape products.
“However, the proposed ban on disposable vapes and additional restrictions such as limiting flavours overlooks the significant consequences. This oversight endangers hundreds of legitimate businesses and perpetuates the misconception that vaping is equally harmful as smoking.”
Arcus Compliance’s managing director Robert Sidebottom, commented: “We firmly believe that vaping products save lives.
“Our mission with the Vape Protection Alliance is to ensure sensible regulation that further reduces youth access and ensures that adult former smokers continue to access a broad range of flavoured vape products, while safeguarding the viability of the vape industry.”
“Our case has the potential to make a significant difference,” Sidebottom explained. “We aim to work collaboratively with the government to phase out disposable vapes over a reasonable timeframe, maintain adult consumer access to a diverse range of flavours, and implement sensible regulations that prioritise public health and industry sustainability.”
