Latest Vaping & E-Cig News
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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 analysisCTSI offers free online course on vape ban for retailers
Chartered Trading Standards Institute offering free course for vape retailers
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Product NewsElf Bar unveils DUAL10K kit
Elf Bar DUAL10K kit delivers two different flavours in one rechargeable high puff count device
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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
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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 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 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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Products In DepthTobacco, Vaping & Next Generation: Consumer Education
With the disposable vape ban coming down the line, what can retailers do to prepare their customers for big changes in the category?
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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
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Features and analysisOver 40% of vapers to revert to smoking if flavours were restricted
The research comes ahead of the second reading of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill tomorrow
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Features and analysisACS launches extended vaping guide to help retailers with disposables ban
The guide provides support for retailers with the transition away from disposable vapes ahead of a ban on the products on 1 June 2025
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Features and analysisOne in three would continue to buy flavoured vapes despite planned restrictions
Research by We Vape found that 35% of UK vapers would continue to buy flavoured vapes, regardless of proposed legislation that could see them banned