Latest Vaping & E-Cig News – Page 14
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Features and analysisFive million single-use vapes thrown away every week
New research from Material Focus found that the number of disposable vapes being thrown away has almost quadrupled from 1.3 million to five million per week in the past year
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Features and analysisBlack market warning over single-use vape ban proposals
A potential ban on the sale of single-use vapes in Scotland has drawn criticism from the sector
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Features and analysisScottish government to consider ban of single-use vapes
First Minister Humza Yousaf expressed concern over vaping amongst children and the environmental impact of single-use vapes
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Features and analysisSmoking drops to lowest level while vape usage rises
The number of adults smoking in the UK has dropped to the lowest recorded level while vape usage increases
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Features and analysisUKVIA and tobacco companies part ways
British American Tobacco, Imperial Brands, Japan Tobacco International and Philip Morris International are no longer members of the UKVIA
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Features and analysisACS launches new vape campaign to support responsible retailers
The new campaign signposts what retailers should be looking our for when it comes to illicit vape products
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Features and analysisWaste Experts’ study demonstrates high recyclability of disposable vapes
Single-use vapes can be recycled if collected and handled correctly
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Features and analysisVaping body sounds alarm bells over Scottish government’s e-cig review
UKVIA has accused the consultation of being “merely a box-ticking exercise”
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Features and analysisLocal Government Association calls for disposable vape ban
Sustainabilty concerns have prompted the Local Government Association to suggest a ban on disposable vapes
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Features and analysisBiffa launches Vape Takeback recycling scheme for retailers
The firm can supply branded point-of-sale containers, which will be collected at least four times a year
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Features and analysisTwice as many illegal vapes as counterfeit cigarettes seized in UK
Responsible suppliers are demanding a clampdown on the illicit trade
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Features and analysisUK Government consults with Australia on vape laws
The UK Government has sought views on Australia’s plans to enforce stricter laws on the vape category, as part of its efforts to reduce underage sales
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Products In DepthTobacco & Vaping: Tackling the illicit trade
Brands and retailers are fighting back against illegal products
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Product NewsNew 99% recyclable vape range launched by ANDS
The SLIX range was developed on the back of heightened concerns about the environmental impact of single-use vapes
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Features and analysisElf Bar partners with recycling company to improve sustainability
Vape supplier Elf Bar has launched the GreenPowercycle recycling programme with Recover, a UK lithium recycling company
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Features and analysisImperial Brands calls for UK Government to raise standards within vaping
The firm wants to see regulations strengthened to prevent access to youth vaping
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Features and analysisGEEK BAR urges vigilance against illicit vape products
Vape supplier GEEK BAR has urged retailers and consumers to be vigilant against counterfeit products that may be harmful to health
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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 analysisJTI calls for MPs to back tougher rules to fight illicit vapes and youth appeal
JTI spoke to MPs at a parliamentary reception backed by MP Mary Glindon