The announcement follows government pledges to crack down on firms targeting children with free vape samples and calls from the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health to implement a ban on disposable e-cigarettes.
The nine public health directors who are seeking action from the government are from the council areas of Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, St Helens, Warrington and Wirral.
In a comment to BBC News, they voiced their concerns regarding the "negative impact vaping can have on health and wellbeing, especially amongst our children”.
"Over the years, the number of people smoking has reduced significantly.
"But as directors of public health, we must always be vigilant to any emerging trends that may impact this positive outcome.
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