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WVA EU Tax Plan
The EU Commission’s new tobacco tax plan is a direct attack on public health, the poor, and common sense, according to the World Vapers’ Alliance
IBVTA responds to new research from UCL
The Independent British Vape Trade Association has responded to the news that the rapid rise of vaping appears to have stalled in Great Britain, according to a new study
Government responds to Industry Petition
Sharp minded POTV News subscribers will remember being asked to sign a petition to help the industry fight a possible ban on eliquid flavours – the Government has responded
Dr Jackson Discusses Research
Dr Sarah Jackson has discussed the findings of the research study released this week that shows the government’s attack on disposables has deterred smokers switching to vaping
Switching to Vaping Has Stalled
The rapid rise in vaping in Britain has stalled as smokers have stopped switching to disposable vapes, which became popular in 2021, in Great Britain, according to a new study by UCL researchers
WHO Reporting Condemned
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates has condemned the World Health Organisation for ignoring tobacco harm reduction in its reporting
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