Vaping insight – Page 13
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Features and analysisGovernment expected to announce ban on single-use vapes
A ban on single-use vapes is expected to be announced early next week by the government
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Features and analysis28% of retailers report a rise in customers asking for illicit tobacco and vapes
Research from JTI reveals the devastating effects of illegal activity
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Features and analysisMPs demand tougher punishments for illicit vape trade
MPs have joined forces to address concerns regarding the illicit vape market
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Features and analysisWarning that tightened restrictions on vape industry could fuel rise in smoking and illicit trade
Over one million adult smokers and recent ex-smokers may switch back to smoking or purchase illegal vapes if single-use vapes and flavours are banned
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Features and analysisVape manufacturers may have to pay cost of recycling
A government consultaion has been launched that may place the cost of recycling vapes onto manufacturers
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Features and analysisIllegal cigarettes and vapes worth £27,000 seized by Tower Hamlets Trading Standards
Illegal cigarettes and vapes worth more than £27,000 were seized by Trading Standards teams from Tower Hamlets Council in London
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Features and analysisVape category is fastest growing for second year in a row
Data from NielsenIQ (NIQ) for The Grocer’s Top Products survey 2023 has revealed that the vaping category was the fastest-growing for the second year running
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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 analysisVape industry Code of Conduct unveiled by IBVTA
The code of conduct sets out agreed standards and behaviours to help voluntarily regulate the vape sector, including how products should be marketed and their names and flavours
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Features and analysisElfbar’s pop-up event shines spotlight on responsible recycling for single-use vapes
The initiative is part of its GreenAwareness programme
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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 analysis£2.7m of illicit vapes seized and destroyed in Northampton
More than £2.7m worth of illicit vapes have been seized and destroyed by Trading Standards officers from West Northamptonshire Council
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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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Features and analysisUKVIA launches petition against vape ban
The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) is urging adult vapers, smokers and the industry to get behind its petition
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Features and analysisSuspended jail sentence and £125,000 fine for illicit vape trader
A former trader in Salford has received a suspended jail sentence and ordered to pay £125k after 55,000 counterfeit items were seized
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Features and analysisBAT calls for stricter vape regulations
BAT has called for a licensing scheme for vape sellers to help tackle underage 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 analysisShopper convenience a barrier to disposable vape recycling
Shoppers need more access to recycling bins in order to tackle the vape sustainability issue
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Features and analysisStrong enforcement demanded for proposed vaping regulations
Leading experts shared their thoughts at the UKVIA Forum