Vaping insight – Page 4
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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
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Features and analysisNew study highlights importance of vape flavours
A new report by the Royal College of Physicians has urged the government not to ban flavoured vapes
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Features and analysisGovernment votes in favour of Tobacco and Vapes Bill
In its Second Reading in Parliament, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill passed by 383 votes to 67
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Features and analysisMPs warn against ban on flavoured vapes
MPs have cautioned against the ban on flavoured vapes, branded packaging and displays in stores
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Features and analysis'Balance is essential' for vape legislation
Elf Bar has warned that a ban on disposable vapes could lead to more illicit sales in the UK
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Features and analysisScottish Government confirms further details of disposable vapes ban
The Scottish government has published a new six-week consultation which outlines the fines that will be issued to businesses who continue to sell and supply disposable vapes after a ban
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Features and analysisIllicit trade warning issued over disposable vape ban
The ACS has warned that the illicit trade could see a boost of £645m if the disposable vape ban happens
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Features and analysisIllegal cigarettes and vapes worth £200k seized by North East Lincolnshire Trading Standards
Four premises were visited last week in Grimsby and Cleethorpes