The IBVTA has welcomed the Local Government Association’s (LGA) call for a reduction in VAT on e-cigarettes from 20 to 5 per cent to bring it in line with sales on nicotine gum and patches. The...
The Zeus Group, one of the leading UK e-liquid and vape juice manufacturer is all set with the forthcoming launch of three new physical vape shops in Scotland. Scheduled for Spring 2022, the imminent openings lined...
The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has urged the Scottish Government to rethink plans to ban the promotion of vaping products, warning it could derail the country’s 2034 smoke free ambitions. Scottish ministers are considering proposals...
Geek Bar, the leading manufacturer of disposable vape products, has continued its crackdown on rogue suppliers and producers of non-compliant and counterfeit products. The company is now looking to shut down social media accounts that give...
To mark No Smoking Day today (Wednesday), the Local Government Association (LGA), which represents councils in England and Wales, is calling for VAT on e-cigarette sales to be reduced from 20 to 5 per cent to...
The New Nicotine Alliance (NNA) has suggested a comprehensive set of proposals to the independent review into smoking, setting out why tobacco harm reduction should be adopted as a critical strategy for future tobacco policy. The...
The new study by the University of Bath reveals that the introduction of a maximum price-cap for cigarettes sold in the UK would curb smoking rates, as this would limit tobacco companies’ ability to fix prices....
The MHRA has instructed the manufacturer of Vapeman branded products to withdraw all products from sale in Britain. The Independent British Vape Trade Association (IBVTA) informs, "The Authorised Representative (AR) has not completed the notification process...
Aquavape has launched a new disposable vape product GPOD, that unlocks and improves long term sustainability. With tons of disposable pens being thrown away after a single-use, GPOD addresses the environmental concerns with its pre-filled...
JTI is expanding its Nordic Spirit portfolio with the launch of a new flavour, Spearmint, and a new Extra-Strong nicotine strength for Bergamot Wildberry. The new launches are both available in an Extra-Strong strength to reflect...
Two shops are facing investigation after being caught selling vapes to a 15-year-old girl during a test purchasing operation. The operation was carried out by West Northampton Trading Standards Team following complaints of underage sales at five...
The New Nicotine Alliance (NNA) is encouraging individuals to share their responses to the public consultation for a new policy paper entitled “Tightening rules on advertising and promoting vaping products” in Scotland. The Alliance has called...
A new enforcement notice for promotional pricing of e-cigarettes have been released by the UK Committee of Advertising Practice (CAP) and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). According to the notice, advertisers are permitted...
The Highland Council’s Trading Standards team has highlighted the dangers of disposable vaping products and warned consumers to be aware. It has seized more than 3000 illegal products in Highland. Their warning comes following the findings...
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