All Age-restricted Products articles – Page 3
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Features and analysis‘Staggering’ lack of enforcement on illicit vapes revealed
Research by Arcus Compliance found that just two shops across six major UK cities were successfully prosecuted for underage or illicit vape sales between 2021 and April 2023
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Features and analysisGovernment unveils measures to cut down underage vape sales
The government is to close the loophole that allows vape samples to be given to children
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Features and analysisRetailers urged to remain vigilant against underage vape sales
Research by ASH highlighted a growing number of children “experimenting” with vaping
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Features and analysisVape swap scheme unveiled by government
One in five of all smokers in England will be provided with a vape starter kit to help them stop smoking
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Features and analysisIllicit vapes are ‘biggest concern’ for Trading Standards
Research carried out by the Chartered Trading Standards Institute has revealed that illicit vapes are causing the most concern for Trading Standards
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Features and analysisIllicit vapes seized by Trading Standards in Canterbury stores
Six stores in the Canterbury area were raided by Kent County Council Trading Standards
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Features and analysisMiddlesbrough store forced to close after illicit tobacco seizure
More than 6,600 cigarettes and 4.5kg of hand rolling tobacco was seized by Middlesbrough Council Trading Standards
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Features and analysisRetailers advised to steer clear of underage sales
JTI outlines the risk of underage sales in the tobacco category
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Features and analysisJTI urges retailers to report illicit tobacco trade
As part of Responsible Retailing Week 2022, JTI UK fiscal and regulatory affairs manager Ian Howell explains why it’s vital for retailers to keep reporting illicit trade in their area
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Features and analysisWhat support is available to retailers on proxy purchasing?
Proxy purchasing is a challenge for retailers, what advice is out there for store owners?
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Features and analysisScottish government's consultation fails to yield clear direction on vape category controls
A consultation into the vaping category has led to criticism by the industry
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Features and analysis57% of school children who regularly vape are buying e-cigarettes from shops
The worrying figures were published by NHS Digital as part of a new report
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Features and analysisHigh street retailers urged to crack down on underage vape sales
Under-age sales of disposable vape products are more likely to happen in stores than online
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Features and analysis£40,000 of illicit vape products seized in West Yorkshire
The operation took place in response to recent increases in the sale of illegal vapes in the West Yorkshire area
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Features and analysisUnderage vaping on the rise
The percentage of children vaping has risen from 4% in 2020 to 7% in 2022, new research from YouGov and ASH has revealed
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Features and analysisFree online training to tackle underage sales and proxy purchasing
Free online training is available to retailers to help them prevent underage sales and proxy purchases
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Features and analysisGeek Bar develops vape supply chain charter
Geek Bar has published a supply chain charter to protect against non-compliant and fake products in the UK
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Features and analysisIncreased minimum age of sale for tobacco and retailer licences proposed to cut smoking rates
A report into smoking in England has suggested measures such as increasing the legal age to buy tobacco, raising duties on the category and introducing sales licences
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Features and analysisProgress made on underage drinking by Community Alcohol Partnerships
Community Alcohol Partnerships (CAP) has reported “substantial reductions” in children’s drinking, anti-social behaviour and underage sales in areas where it has created local partnerships
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Features and analysisBestway to extend age verification tech to more stores
This follows the successful trial at three stores in Leeds