Chinese vape firm Vozol has announced the launch of two new open-system products in the UK and European markets in December. Ace Max is specially crafted for those who seek top-tier quality and a premium vaping experience. Made from high-qualit...

Belgium will in January become the first European Union country to ban sales of disposable vapes because of concerns about their use among children and the environmental damage they can cause. The move is part of an anti-tobacco drive in the we...

With 8.2 million vapes now thrown away, or recycled incorrectly, per week, the issue of disposable vapes is not going away, Material Focus has warned on Tuesday. With a ban due in just six months (June 2025), the production of vapes is continui...

By Shelagh Parkinson, Local Democracy Reporter

The disposable vape market has been a cornerstone of the vaping industry, and a major sales driver for convenience stores. However, the landscape is set to change significantly with the impending ban on disposable vapes across the UK, scheduled fo...

As the festive season approaches, convenience retailers have a significant opportunity to support adult smokers looking to switch to less harmful alternatives while maximising their seasonal sales potential.

Vape firm Haypp has revealed what a year of spending on vapes looked like for Brits in 2024. From the most popular flavours to the most purchased brands, this year’s data provides an interesting insight into the current vape market. The sales d...

Vape firm RIOT Labs has launched a subscription scheme for their Connex device. The scheme is intended to cut unnecessary waste, keep quit smoking aids accessible, and fit into the busy lives of customers, the firm said. Connex is a device t...

A leading trade association has strongly welcomed the announcement that overseas online marketplaces must now pay their share of electrical waste disposal costs, particularly highlighting its impact on the growing vaping sector. The British Ind...

Mexico's Congress on Wednesday approved a constitutional reform banning the production, distribution and sale of e-cigarettes, joining a widening clampdown on a device promoted as less harmful than smoking. The Senate overwhelmingly backed a bi...

British American Tobacco (BAT) has reported significant progress in its New Categories segment—comprising vapour, heated products, and modern oral—with strong growth in revenue and profitability during the second half of 2024. In a trading upda...

A vote has been passed in the Senedd on Tuesday introducing new regulations to prohibit the supply of disposable vapes in Wales. The government said the Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (Wales) Regulations 2024 to prohibit the supply...

The UK government has announced new regulations requiring online marketplaces and vape producers to contribute to the recycling of waste electricals, including vapes. The reforms, unveiled on Tuesday by circular economy minister Mary Creagh, ai...

Vape maker Chill Brands Group has announced a strategic pivot towards rechargeable, reusable vaping products and a new nicotine-free e-liquid range, positioning itself for growth ahead of the UK’s upcoming ban on single-use vapes. Anticipating ...

The government has been called upon to prioritise public education on smoking and vaping, as stark new research shines light on years of underfunding by the Conservatives. Freedom of Information data from the Department of Health and Social Car...

Sixteen EU countries asked the European Commission on Monday to propose a new law in the coming months on taxing tobacco in the bloc to include new products such as electronic cigarettes - vapes - which are not covered under the existing legislati...

Vapers and retailers are being urged to “protect the future of harm reduction” by giving evidence to the parliament as part of the Tobacco and Vapes Bill. Campaign group We Vape asked retailers to answer a call for evidence by the House of Comm...

Leading vaping firm Vaporesso has announced the launch its global eco-empowerment initiative, Pure Power for All, encompassing a series of impactful activities both online and offline. As part of its commitment to sustainability, Vaporesso has ...

Leading think tank Tholos Foundation has released a new research report exposing the risks of the proposed Danish regulations limiting nicotine content in nicotine pouches to 9 mg per pouch. The study, conducted in collaboration with internatio...

Mexican lower house lawmakers on Tuesday overwhelmingly passed a proposal to alter the constitution to include a ban on e-cigarettes and vaping devices as well as a crackdown on synthetic drugs such as fentanyl. Former president Andres Manuel L...