Tobacco Prevention & Control Services

Tobacco Prevention and Control Services

Island Health is working toward regulating and maintaining healthy, smoke-free environments.

Learn more about Smoke-free Spaces

A new E-Substances Regulation (‘the ESR’) has been introduced as part of a multi-pronged effort to address the increase in youth vaping.
The Tobacco and Vapour Prevention and Control program plays a primary role in provincial tobacco and vapour product reduction and enforcement.
It is the responsibility of tobacco retailers to ensure that they and their staff know and comply with the B.C. tobacco laws.