Vaping insight – Page 11
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Features and analysisVape legislation needs to be based on ‘facts, not fiction’
Philip Morris has warned against over-excessive vape regulations coming in response to rogue operators
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Features and analysis£200k of illegal tobacco and vapes seized in large-scale operation
BCP Council said the latest seizures highlights the sophisticated methods individuals are using to conceal illicit products
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Features and analysisUK’s Illicit vape hotspots revealed
Tens of thousands of illegal vapes are being seized from black market vape sellers in police raids across the UK every month
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Features and analysisVaping bans could cost the UK economy £2.8bn and 18,000 jobs
Evapo’s latest analysis explores the potential impacts such bans could have on the UK economy
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Features and analysisPhoenix 2 Retail urges ‘collaborative approach’ to vape legislation
Vape distributor Phoenix 2 Retail has called on the Government to take a “collaborative approach” ahead of introducing legislation in the sector
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Features and analysisLegislation on tobacco and vaping unveiled in King’s Speech
The Tobacco and Vapes Bill will prohibit anyone born on or after 1 January 2009 from legally buying tobacco products
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Features and analysisUKVIA calls for vape discussion with new Government
The UK Vaping Industry Association has written to new Secretary of State for Health and Social Care Wes Streeting, asking for a meeting to discuss vaping and its place in a smoke-free UK
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Features and analysisConvenience to see 20.8% rise in growth over next five years, IGD predicts
IGD predicts that convenience will experience the highest rates of growth, compared to large stores, online and discounters
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Features and analysisLack of vape licensing scheme in manifesto sparks disappointment among industry
Vape supplier Evapo has expressed disappointment at the lack of a vaping retailer licensing scheme in the Labour Party’s manifesto
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Features and analysis£255k in illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes seized by Derbyshire Trading Standards
One of the two seizures marked one of the biggest for the team in recent years
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Features and analysisTrading Standards needs budget boost to tackle illegal vape sellers
An analysis commissioned by the ACS found that the Trading Standards needs a significant funding injection of £168,340,000 over five years if it is to fully enforce vape legislation across the UK
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Features and analysisWhich areas have the biggest illicit vape problem?
Vape Superstore has analysed FOI request data to uncover the areas with the biggest problem with illegal vape distribution
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Features and analysisScottish Government acknowledges enforcement in response to single-use vape consultation
It comes as the Scottish Government has published its response to the consultation on details surrounding the introduction of a ban on disposable vaping products
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Features and analysisIBVTA manifesto urges next government to treat vaping different to smoking
The manifesto presents six “key asks” informed by the industry’s expertise and research
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Features and analysisOxfordshire County Council warns over illegal vapes after 10,000 seized
The team has seen a ”very concerning but unfortunately predictable development involving the use of reasonably sophisticated” concealments
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Features and analysisFour Lincolnshire stores close after illegal vapes and cigarettes found
The stores will remain closed for three months
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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