Vaping insight – Page 8
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Features and analysisNew technology launched to address youth vaping
IKE Tech - an age and biometric verification platform - is calling on the government to pave the way for tech solutions that can effectively address the issue of youth vaping access
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Features and analysisJTI test purchasing operation reveals scale of illicit tobacco and vape sales
Convenience Store participated in a JTI covert operation in Wolverhampton to determine the scale of the illicit tobacco and vape issue
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Features and analysisStaffordshire County Council remove 220,000 illegal products off the market in 2024
The 2024 haul is estimated to be worth around £250,000
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Features and analysisUKVIA ‘disappointed’ over industry and consumer representation at Tobacco and Vapes Bill hearings
The UKVIA is inviting consumers to share how vaping helped them quit as part of its ‘Real Vapers’ campaign
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Features and analysisJTI unveils £7.8m 'cutting-edge' distribution centre in Crewe
Japan Tobacco International has completed a significant refurbishment of its national distribution centre in Crewe
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Features and analysisMost searched vape products of 2024 revealed
Online vape store Electric Tobacconist has revealed the most searched for flavours in the UK in the past year
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Features and analysis£1m worth of illicit vapes, cigarettes and drugs seized in Birmingham
The raid on Erdington High Street is said to be one of the biggest seizures of its kind in the city
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Features and analysisBAT research highlights call for harsher penalties for underage sales
The vape manufacturer polled 6,000 members of the public, with almost two-thirds of respondents feeling that the proposed £200 fine for underage sales was too low
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Features and analysis£5,620 of illegal vapes seized at Bishop Auckland store
A shopkeeper in Durham has narrowly avoided jail time for selling illegal vape products
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Features and analysisVape trade body calls for balance when reporting on sector
The IBVTA has called for balance ahead of major changes to the vape sector
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Features and analysisMost retailers would prefer raising legal age for smoking to 21 over complete ban
Majority of retailers would prefer raising minimum legal age of purchase to 21 rather than a generational smoking ban
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Features and analysis8.2m vapes thrown away every week
Material Focus research found the number of vapes thrown away or incorrectly recycled has risen to 8.2m per week
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Features and analysisThree Wiltshire stores served with closure orders following illegal tobacco sales
The businesses have been served with closure notices following seizures of illegal tobacco and vapes
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Features and analysisCoventry store issued issued with closure order over illicit vapes
A store in Coventry has been ordered to close its doors for six weeks after a Council investigation revealed “persistent sale” of illegal tobacco and vaping products
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Features and analysis£5000 fine for retailers not providing vape takeback system
Waste management company Biffa is warning business owners about the risk of significant fines for not complying with UK WEEE regulations - including the provision of a takeback system for consumers
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Features and analysisRetailers urged to give evidence to government over Tobacco and Vapes Bill
Campaign group We Vape is also encouraging businesses to ‘spread the word’ among consumers about how to respond to the government’s request for more data
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Features and analysis89% of vapers think retailers aren’t strict enough on age restrictions
The majority of vapers state retailers need to enforce a stricter policy to deter youth vaping
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Features and analysisIndependent retailers fear illicit tobacco and vapes sales will soar after tobacco ban
Over nine in 10 independent retailers say the proposed smoking ban and disposable vapes ban will fuel demand for illicit products further
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Features and analysisThe House of Commons’ second read through of the Tobacco and Vapes bill passes
Contentious vote will move the UK one step closer to becoming smoke-free, Government says
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Features and analysisGovernment must give every penny of vape licence scheme to enforcement agencies, says supplier
Funds generated from the government’s vape licencing scheme must help agencies tackle the ‘impending black market explosion,’ We Vape says