Vaping insight – Page 2
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Features and analysisFury over Leadsom’s vape licence comments
The vaping industry has lashed out at comments made by Public Health Minister Andrea Leadsom over a retailer licensing scheme for the sector
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Features and analysisUKVIA slams government over lack of balance on Tobacco and Vape Bill Committee
The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has criticised the Tobacco and Vape Bill Committee’s decision not to invite anyone from the industry to provide evidence for the proposed legislation
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Features and analysisTrading Standards ‘needs extra £140m to tackle illicit vaping market’
The Association of Convenience Stores has called on the government to provide Trading Standards in England with additional funds
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Features and analysisTwo-thirds of ex-smokers at risk of returning to tobacco if flavour restrictions go ahead
In light of Evapo’s recent survey, it has urged the government to reconsider its proposed flavour restrictions and ban on disposables
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Features and analysisNew study highlights importance of vape flavours
A new report by the Royal College of Physicians has urged the government not to ban flavoured vapes
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Features and analysisGovernment votes in favour of Tobacco and Vapes Bill
In its Second Reading in Parliament, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill passed by 383 votes to 67
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Features and analysisMPs warn against ban on flavoured vapes
MPs have cautioned against the ban on flavoured vapes, branded packaging and displays in stores
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Features and analysis'Balance is essential' for vape legislation
Elf Bar has warned that a ban on disposable vapes could lead to more illicit sales in the UK
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Features and analysisScottish Government confirms further details of disposable vapes ban
The Scottish government has published a new six-week consultation which outlines the fines that will be issued to businesses who continue to sell and supply disposable vapes after a ban
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Features and analysisIllicit trade warning issued over disposable vape ban
The ACS has warned that the illicit trade could see a boost of £645m if the disposable vape ban happens
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Features and analysisIllegal cigarettes and vapes worth £200k seized by North East Lincolnshire Trading Standards
Four premises were visited last week in Grimsby and Cleethorpes
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Features and analysisRetailers to play ‘significant role’ in transition to rechargeable vapes
Elfbar explains how retailers can transition consumers to rechargeable vapes amid the proposed ban of single-use products
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Features and analysisGovernment’s vape ban plans come under fire
The government’s plans for the ban on disposable vapes have been heavily criticised by the retail industry
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Features and analysisGovernment considering vape tax in Budget
Rumoured plans for a tax on vape liquid have been criticised.
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Features and analysisScottish government moves forward with plan to ban single-use vapes
The proposed legislation would see a ban on the sale of single-use vapes from 1 April 2025
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Features and analysisLegal challenge crowdfund against government’s vape restrictions reaches first target
The campaign was launched by the Vape Protection Alliance group
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Features and analysisConcerns raised over approach to tobacco and vape consultation
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation has expressed concern over the exclusion of parties linked to the tobacco industry
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Features and analysisSupplier frustration over disposable vape ban
The government’s proposed ban on single-use vapes has attracted criticism from suppliers in the category
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Features and analysisRetailers warn against disposable vape ban
Independent retailers warn that a ban on disposable vapes won’t have any effect
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Features and analysisIndustry dismay as government announces ban on disposable vapes
Concerns have been raised that a ban on single-use vapes will fuel the illicit trade