Nicotine in chemical form is allowed only as 2/4 mg Gums/lozenges or patches under Drugs and Cosmetics act so any thing else containing nicotine in chemical form is illegal.It's lethal dose is 0.5 mg per kg body wt so accidental ingestion even in small quantity can kill a child.It is very addictive and youth are being targeted by cos.These are being freely advertised through social media and e-mail.Nicotine in chemical form is also banned under Poisons and Insecticides Acts.