The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) is set to launch the ninth edition of its flagship VApril campaign next month, positioning the initiative at the centre of an increasingly heated debate over the future of vaping regulation in the UK. ...

A proposed UK-wide ban on vaping in public places has triggered a strong response from harm reduction advocates and industry voices, with the New Nicotine Alliance (NNA) launching a grassroots campaign to oppose the measure. The charity’s Read more ...

Elfbar has expanded its UK portfolio with the launch of the JoinOne15 Classic Prefilled Pod Kit, targeting the fast-growing high puff count segment. The device introduces a dual-battery system, combining a standalone prefilled unit with a magne...

UK e-liquid manufacturer Riot Labs has expanded its Riot X range with five new flavours, as it continues to double down on bold flavour profiles to drive smoking cessation. The new additions – Apple Sour Strawberry, Blueberry Blackberry Raspber...

Geek Bar is re-entering the European market with a reusable pod system, signalling a strategic shift away from disposables towards more regulation-aligned formats. The brand has unveiled the Geek Bar Spark, a next-generation pod device designed...

A new draft guidance from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) setting out how flavoured vape products could gain regulatory authorisation is being positioned as a potential turning point for the global vaping sector. The Read more ...

Local authorities across are tightening safety messaging and reviewing risks linked to vape retail and battery disposal following the devastating fire in Glasgow earlier this month. The blaze, which Read more ...

The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has written to fire authorities across the UK in the wake of the Glasgow Union Street bla...

A major fire that tore through a building at Glasgow Central Station earlier this month has renewed scrutiny of vape safety and disposal practices, as the industry continues to grapple with fire risks linked to lithium-ion batteries. The Read more ...

Nearly nine in ten UK retailers say customers regularly ask for illicit nicotine products, according to new research commissioned by Philip Morris Limited (PML). The nationwide survey of 200 convenience store managers found that 88 per cent are...

Public Health Wales has launched a new bilingual mobile app designed to help smokers quit, offering personalised digital support alongside existing stop-smoking services. The Help Me Quit (HMQ) app pr...

The Scottish Greens have renewed calls for tighter regulation of vape retailers following reports that vape products may have contributed to a fire in Glasgow. The blaze occurred at a vape retailer on Union Street in the city centre, prompting ...

The UK’s Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) has launched a new public awareness campaign aimed at improving vape safety and encouraging responsible dispos...

Public health experts have raised concerns about the interpretation of a new observational study examining the relationship between vaping, smoking and blood pressure. The study, published in Read more ...