Vaping insight – Page 15
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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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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
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Features and analysisAF Blakemore trials vape recycling service
The 12-week trial is being run across 31 of its stores
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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 analysisConfusion causing loss of trust in vapes among smokers
New research has highlighted a lack of trust of the vape category amongst smokers
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Features and analysisVeolia launches disposable vape recycling service
Waste management solution provider Veolia has launched a national vape collection service