All Age-restricted Products articles – Page 5
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Opinion‘Vape ban difficult for retailers to swallow’
Daniall Nadeem of Spar Motherwell Road reacts to the ban announcement and what this means for the illicit trade
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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 analysisImperial Brands calls for more targeted vaping regulation
The firm wants to prevent youth access and the rise of illicit vapes
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Features and analysisConvenience sector gets behind national Be Vape Vigilant campaign
Responsible retailers can display posters in store encouraging customers to report rogue traders
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Features and analysisACS flags up concerns over generational tobacco ban
The Association of Convenience Stores has warned that a ban could potentially fuel the illicit trade
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Features and analysisSmoore vows not to work with vape brands that appeal to children
Vape tech firm Smoore has pledged that it will no longer do business with brands that use flavour names, packaging or product designs that are attractive to children.
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Products In DepthVaping, tobacco and next-generation: education
How responsible retailers are safeguarding c-store vape sales
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Features and analysisScottish Government to consider raising the age of sale of vapes
The proposal is part of Scotland’s Tobacco and Vaping Framework
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Features and analysis27% of retailers fail vape test purchases
The data was sourced as part of Trading Standards’ Operation Joseph
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Features and analysis88Vape commits to plain packs to reduce appeal to children
The firm behind the move wants other suppliers to follow suit
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Features and analysisGreater enforcement needed to tackle illicit vape trade
The Independent British Vape Trade Association has called for better enforcement to tackle the glut of illicit products on the market and under-age sales
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Features and analysis‘Licensing may be the answer to the vape problem'
Retailers believe that a license to sell vapes could be a viable solution to the issue of illicit sales
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Features and analysisUK’s first PASS-approved digital ID card is set to be trialled in c-stores
The card can be accessed via a smartphone and used to verify age-related sales
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Product NewsHeverlee launches 10-pack
Premium pilsner lager, Heverlee, has introduced a new 10x440ml can pack to its range.
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Advice GuideUnderaged sales: how to stay responsible
Asking for identification can create stressful situations, however there are ways of avoiding conflict
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Features and analysisStrict new measures against tobacco and vape products proposed by PM
The tobacco and vape categories are under fire from the PM
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Advice GuideWhat you need to know about selling energy drinks
With no legislation on selling energy drinks in place, the pressure is on retailers to be responsible
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Features and analysisAlcohol ID checks wane post-Covid, but c-stores up their game
Serve Legal audit figures show that many outlets are failing to request proof of age
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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