All Age-restricted Products articles – Page 6
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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
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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