The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has submitted a “detailed, evidence-led” response to the government’s call for evidence on the Tobacco & Vapes Bill, urging ministers to adopt regulation that strengthens vaping’s role in harm reduction...
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has written to the UK health secretary calling for clear guidance around the sale of nicotine pouches. The convenience store trade body has reiterated its members’ commitment to responsible retailing to...
Philip Morris International (PMI) will bring its flagship nicotine pouch brand ZYN into Formula 1 next season, after announcing an expanded partnership with Scuderia Ferrari HP and the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli. ZYN will appear on...
A company and its former director have been fined for illegal tobacco and nicotine product offences following an investigation by Oxfordshire County Council’s trading standards team. Yadgar Ghafour, 38, of Phillip Street, Chester, former owner and...
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) has sharply criticised the World Health Organisation’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) Secretariat over the ‘Dirty Ashtray’ award issued to New Zealand at COP11, accusing...
The World Health Organisation’s COP11 tobacco control conference saw an unexpected wave of resistance from several countries, leading to the softening of proposals targeting vaping, nicotine pouches and heated tobacco products, according to a post-summit blog...
The government has confirmed that all vaping products sold in the UK will be required to carry a duty stamp from 1 October 2026, in what ministers say will be a decisive blow against the booming...
Supreme PLC has reported a strong uplift in vape revenues for the first half of its 2026 financial year, confirming that the business has “successfully navigated” the UK’s market transition away from disposable vapes. In its...
A new survey from online nicotine pouch retailer Haypp suggests that brick-and-mortar stores remain the primary source of underage access to nicotine pouches in the UK – despite widespread public belief that minors find it easier...
A Southend retailer has been given suspended jail term for selling and storing illegal vapes and tobacco. Dana Kamal, of Fort Road, Northampton, was sentenced to four months’ imprisonment suspended for 1 year, plus £3000, at...
Swedish firm Emplicure has launched its patented Seratek nicotine-delivery technology in the UK, following rapid growth in the nicotine-pouch category and rising demand for discreet, smoke-free alternatives among adult consumers. Nicotine pouches have surged in popularity...
Global vape manufacturer HQD has announced a full brand refresh as it marks 11 years in the market, unveiling a new visual identity, updated slogan and redesigned website as it targets a more “vibrant, open and...
Rogue traders selling illegal vapes are set to face £10,000 fines and even potential prison sentences under sweeping new enforcement powers to be unveiled in Wednesday’s Budget, the government has confirmed. The measures represent the toughest...
New research from nicotine pouch brand übbs reveals a significant awareness gap among consumers, with most UK nicotine users unable to identify an illegal vape even when shown one, raising fresh concerns for retailers and regulators...
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