The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has written to the Scottish minister for green skills, circular economy and biodiversity Lorna Slater, raising concerns about the impact that a ban on disposable vapes would have on responsible...
Certain chemicals found in e-cigarettes may make vapers more susceptible to Covid-19 infection, according to a study. The liquid used in electronic cigarettes, called e-liquid, typically contains nicotine, propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, and flavour chemicals. The...
The Scottish government has on Friday published regulations and a short two week consultation on plans to ban disposable vapes by April 2025. The government statement indicated that the ban will come into force across the...
A first-of-its kind licensing framework for the UK vape industry has been unveiled in Parliament on Wednesday, just days after a new investigation revealed a near 20-fold increase in the number of illicit vapes seized by...
Prime minister Rishi Sunak has been warned that disposable vape ban will do more harm than good as “prohibition has never worked” and to “learn from the Australian government’s mistakes”. Sunak have been warned that black...
By David Humphreys, Local Democracy Reporter Hefty fines have been slapped on two Liverpool businesses for selling vapes to under 18s. Liverpool Council’s environmental health team secured prosecutions against two men whose stores were found to...
By Nic Marko, Local Democracy Reporter A convenience store is to have its licence reviewed following concerns around “illicit vapes” being sold at the site. Hartlepool Borough Council trading standards officers visited 11 O’Clock Shop in...
Philip Morris International (PMI) has announced total global net revenues of IQOS, its leading tobacco heating device, surpassed Marlboro at the end of 2023 to become PMI’s number one international nicotine brand on this measure. The...
Sheffield Trading Standards, working with South Yorkshire Police, have uncovered 30,000 illegal vapes at a small Sheffield shop, the council said. The large quantity, which filled the shop and the storeroom, took a considerable amount of...
The Vape Protection Alliance (VPA) has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise funds for a legal challenge to the government’s decision to ban dispose vapes. The campaign has already raised its initial target of £15,000 to...
Italy's competition authority on Wednesday fined British American Tobacco's Italian division €6 million (£5.13m) and Amazon €1m for misleading advertising of a heated tobacco product. The AGCM watchdog said the companies advertised BAT's Glo Hyper X2...
Riot Labshas unveiled Connex, a cutting-edge e-cigarette device. The e-liquid producer selling to over 80 countries said Connex stands out not only for its sustainability and value but as a crucial step to safeguard the vaping...
Philip Morris International on Thursday announced its fourth-quarter and full-year results for 2023, revealing a mix of growth and challenges. The company reported a full-year reported diluted EPS of $5.02, a 13.6 per cent decrease from...
Hartlepool-based vape wholesaler Phoenix 2 Retail has been recognised one of Tees region’s best businesses. Phoenix 2 Retail continues to increase its turnover rapidly – despite the challenges of an industry facing tougher regulations. The firm...
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