All Responsible Retailing articles – Page 5
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Features and analysis
Phoenix 2 Retail steps up vape recycling roll-out
Phoenix 2 Retail plans to distribute 200 vape recycling units in September, with a further 5,000 units distributed by the end of the year
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Features and analysis
Black 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 analysis
Illicit vapes and tobacco seized by Northumbria Police
Illicit vapes worth nearly £55,000 have been seized as part of a month-long operation
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Dear Jac
Confusion over Biffa vape takeback scheme
A retailer wanting to know the finer details of the scheme got in touch with our agony aunt Jac Roper
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Features and analysis
ACS 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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Advice Guide
What are the penalties for selling illicit tobacco?
New sanctions for not following Track and Trace requirements for selling tobacco have come into effect
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Features and analysis
Local 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 analysis
Alcohol 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
Counterfeit tobacco gang jailed following seizure of 6.5m cigarettes
The six men were caught with more than 6.5millon cigarettes, worth more than £1.8m in evaded duty
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Products In Depth
Tobacco & Vaping: Tackling the illicit trade
Brands and retailers are fighting back against illegal products
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Features and analysis
GEEK 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 analysis
Illicit tobacco and vape products still widely available in convenience stores
Test purchases carried out by JTI found illicit products in more than half of stores
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Features and analysis
Government 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 analysis
Retailers 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 analysis
UKVIA publishes sustainability guidance for vape category
The UK Vaping Industry Association has published a new guide to sustainable vaping
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Features and analysis
Illicit tobacco usage still on the rise
Research by the Tobacco Manufacturers’ Association found that 73% of smokers have bought illicit tobacco over the past year
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Features and analysis
Vape 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 analysis
Government to launch illegal vape task force
The illicit vapes ‘enforcement squad’ will be led by Trading Standards
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Features and analysis
CTSI warns non-compliant vape situation is ‘getting out of control’
The Chartered Trading Standards Institute has called for more support to help tackle the rise of non-compliant vape products