Latest Vaping & E-Cig News
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Features and analysis
SGF offers up advice ahead of single-use vape ban
The trade body has issued an updated retailers’ guide on regulations for vaping and tobacco compliance, as well as a poster for members to display in their stores
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Features and analysis
Vaping Duty Stamp consultation raises questions from industry
A consultation on the new regulations around nicotine has thrown up varied responses from our industry
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Features and analysis
SGF issues poster and guidance in advance of disposable vapes ban
The SGF has issued retailer guidance for the upcoming disposable vape ban which is due on 1 June
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Features and analysis
Elfbar calls for strong enforcement and unified Government action after vape ban
With the disposable vape ban now a month away, Elfbar is calling on the Government to enforce the rules in a unified way
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Features and analysis
Retailers on their readiness for next month’s disposable vape ban
There is one month until the implementation of the disposable vape ban - here’s how some retailers are preparing
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Features and analysis
Petition to stop restrictions on vape flavours passes 12,000
A petition to stop flavour restrictions proposed under the UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill has reached 12,000 signatures
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Features and analysis
House of Lords warn of youth vaping as Pokémon cards found next to vapes
Lords Stevens of Birmingham highlighted concerns over the accessibility and marketing of vapes to children in the second reading of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill
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Features and analysis
Illegal nicotine pouches seizures rise by 974% in a year
UKVIA and Vape Club warn of increasing black market for nicotine pouches
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Features and analysis
IBVTA responds as a new UCL study shows vaping numbers to be stalling
The rise of vaping that first became popular in 2021 appears to have stalled in Great Britain, UCL finds
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Features and analysis
JW Filshill supports retailers with guide ahead of single-use vape ban
The Glasgow-based wholesaler has urged retailers to take immediate action to prepare for the change
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Features and analysis
Defra urges stores to ditch single use vapes well ahead of ban
DEFRA is asking stores to deplete stocks of single-use vapes ahead of new legislation
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Features and analysis
Industry, retailers and trade bodies respond to third reading of Tobacco and Vapes Bill
Government’s plan to create a smoke-free generation cleared the House of Commons yesterday in its third reading
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Features and analysis
Job advert highlighting vape industry confusion receives over 200 applicants
Vape company Riot Labs have posted an advert seeking a Chief Misinformation Officer
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Product News
Elfbar unveils the ELFX Pro Classic Edition
Elfbar’s new device aims to advance the open pod kit series with greater customisation and control
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Product News
Imperial expands range of flavours for blu bar kit
Imperial Brands has launched a new range of flavours for its rechargeable blu bar kit vape line
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Product News
Philip Morris appoints illicit trade prevention manager
In this new role, Catherine Goger would be responsible for operations to tackle the sale illicit products in the UK, said PML
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Features and analysis
Councils unprepared for retailer licensing scheme to sell tobacco, vapes and nicotine
Research conducted by the Express found that 92% of councils had not started preparing for the new licensing scheme
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Products In Depth
Six things about tobacco, vaping and next-gen products
How will the disposable vape ban determine the category’s future fortunes?
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Features and analysis
‘Nicotine free’ vapes found to contain nicotine
National Trading Standards has issued a warning following a study on nicotine free vapes
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Features and analysis
ACS 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