Vaping insight – Page 18
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Features and analysisGovernment has no plans to impose excise tax on vaping products
Vaping and non-tobacco nicotine products are viewed by the government as effective tools to help smokers lead healthier lives
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Features and analysisGeek Bar launches new campaign tackling non-compliant products
The campaign aims to inform retailers about non-compliant vaping products
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Features and analysisOne in four smokers set to explore smoke-free options in 2022
Research carried out by Lake Research on behalf of Philip Morris Limited found that 26% of smokers would explore smoke-free options this year
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Features and analysisVaping expert partners with Oldham City Council & Geek Bar to tackle counterfeit products
A leading vaping industry expert is working with Oldham city council in Manchester to tackle counterfeit and non-compliant products on behalf of Geek Bar
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Features and analysisNumber of people vaping in the UK rises to highest-ever level
6.4% of the population were reported to have used e-cigarettes
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Features and analysisAction urged against non-compliant disposable vape products
The UKVIA has called for a crackdown on sellers of disposable vaping devices that contain more nicotine than is permitted.
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NewsLow consumer awareness of menthol cigarette ban
Awareness of the menthol cigarette ban in the UK remains low with just 54% aware of the legislation, according to research carried out by vaping brand Blu.
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NewsPublic Health England rues smokers’ “false fears” over vaping
Public Health England (PHE) has voiced its concerns that the US lung disease outbreak has affected smokers’ views on e-cigarettes in the UK, as it reiterates its advice that vaping is much less harmful than smoking.
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NewsTwo-thirds of UK vape stores ‘at risk’ of selling to minors
Two-thirds of UK vape stores are ‘at risk’ of selling to minors, according to test purchasing results organised by JTI.
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NewsVape sales through independent retailers soar but at slower rate than mults
Vape sales through unaffiliated retailers have grown by almost 30% year on year, comfortably ahead of symbol group stores which grew their sales by 22.8%, according to new category data to 20 October 2019 from IRI.
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NewsBudgens retailer opens educational vape store-within-store
Independent retailer Sid Sidhu has opened an innovative, educationally-led vape store within his St John’s Budgens shop in Kenilworth, Warwickshire.