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Northants Cops Swoop
Northamptonshire Police swooped and seized almost half a million pounds worth of illicit vapes and tobacco products in the north of the county
Black Market Burnt in Burnley
Ongoing announcements about Operation CeCe and Operation Joseph raids reveal that £25K worth of cigarettes, tobacco and vapes were seized in Burnley
The Disposables Ban is Imminent
While vape flavour and packaging restrictions are still up in the air, the complete ban on the import, manufacture and sale of disposable single-use ecigs comes into effect from 1 June 2025
Adults Rely on Disposables
Adult vapers increasingly rely on disposable e-cigarettes and research in the US and UK also shows awareness of environmental issues, according to ECigIntelligence
Spanish Policies Could Cost Lives
Restrictive policies on smoke-free alternatives could cost thousands of Spanish lives, according to a report produced by harm reduction experts at Smoke Free Sweden
Parliament Matters
Helen Morgan is concerned about the impact of vape bans on hospitality areas, Kevin Hollinrake wants guidance on public area bans, while the unelected Bishop of St Albans desires a pouch clampdown
Open Invite to the UKVIA Webinar
The UK Vaping Industry Association is to hold a free webinar looking at arming healthcare professionals with the right, evidence-backed information and you’re invited
Wolves Attack Black Market
City of Wolverhampton Council Trading Standards officers have also announced a successful raid on a city business supplying illicit vape products including disposables and eliquids
WHO Dysfunction and Corruption
Tobacco harm reduction advocates urge accountability amid allegations of corruption at the World Health Organisation, says the Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates
Vape Club Responds to Report
Leading retailer Vape Club has responded to last week’s Action on Smoking and Health and the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Smoking and Health major report, “A Roadmap to a Smokefree Country”