Vaping insight – Page 7
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Features and analysisACS issues reminder for retailers with under three months until disposable vape ban
The ACS, in association with Government and Trading Standards, urges retailers to prepare for the ban
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Features and analysisImperial Brands calls for a rethink on tobacco excise rate to protect retailers
Imperial Brands calls for a rethink on tobacco excise rate to help protect retailers from theft and illicit trade
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Features and analysis66,000 illicit nicotine pouches destined for UK seized in Kent
66,000 tubs of nicotine pouches have been detained by the Kent Trading Standards’ ports team
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Features and analysisBradford named as one of the worst places in the UK for illicit tobacco sales
Bradford found to be a hotbed of illicit tobacco activity following JTI test purchasing operation
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Features and analysisLincolnshire operation seizes ‘biggest retail haul’ of illicit cigarettes and vapes yet
More than 90,000 cigarettes, 300 vapes and 10kg of tobacco have been seized from seven stores in Lincolnshire
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Features and analysisHave your say on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill
Campaign group We Vape is surveying retailers in a bid to hammer home to the government the potential impact of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill
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Features and analysisMore details on government’s youth vaping study revealed
As first reported yesterday, the government is setting out on a study of the impacts of vaping on the young
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Features and analysisTrade bodies applaud government’s £62m youth vaping study
The government has announced a 10-year study to investigate the long-term health effects of youth vaping
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Features and analysisIllegal cigarette and vape crackdown sees 68 Lincolnshire stores served closure orders
More than 670,000 illicit cigarettes were removed from the streets of Lincolnshire last year
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Features and analysisIllicit tobacco, vapes and cigarettes found across Nottingham in undercover stings
Test purchasing in the city found 25 illegal products including counterfeit tobacco and high puff-count vapes
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Features and analysisHow to easily identify an illegal vape
Online vape store Vape Globe has identified tell-tale signs of counterfeit vapes
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Features and analysisAI age estimation tech prevents eight underage sales a day
New AI age estimation technology in vape stores is preventing minors from buying restriced goods
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Features and analysisIllegal vape and cigarette seizures sweep across the country
Recent operations across multiple counties have seen hundreds and thousands of illegal vapes and tobacco products seized from stores
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Features and analysisACS issues disposable vape ban guide and poster for retailers
With barely four months left to prepare for the disposable vape ban, the ACS has released a guide for retailers
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Features and analysisVape licensing scheme could contribute £50m to combat underage vaping and illegal sales
The scheme received broad support from MPs in the latest Tobacco and Vapes Bill committee debate
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Features and analysisAF Blakemore reports increased efficiencies despite dip in sales
AF Blakemore has just announced its results for the 2023/24 financial year
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Features and analysisHow a year of legislative changes is weighing down independent retailers
A single-use vape ban, a hike in employee wages and no more volume promotions on High in Fat, Sugar or Salt (HFSS) foods. That’s just a few legislative hurdles independent retailers face in 2025. But what’s the real damage behind shop doors when the government imposes several legislative changes within a year?
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Features and analysisCTSI offers free online course on vape ban for retailers
Chartered Trading Standards Institute offering free course for vape retailers
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Features and analysisNine day old vape shop receives over 40 requests for illegal items
The Vape Shop in Chelmsford told the BBC customers had asked for products including cannabis and drug paraphernalia
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Features and analysisClarity on disposable vape ban provided by Defra
Defra has released further details on its implementation of the upcoming disposable vapes ban