Hundreds of illegal vapes seized in Barking and Dagenham

November 23, 2022

Illegal vapes seized by Barking and Dagenham Council’s Trading Standards officers

Barking and Dagenham Council’s Trading Standards team has seized more than 500 illicit disposable vapes from two local shops.

Officers visited the shops on 2 November and found them selling vape products that didn’t comply with the requirements of the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016.

“Local businesses have a responsibility to sell products that are safe for use by our residents. These two shops did not follow the UK regulations and are potentially putting people at risk,” Cllr Syed Ghani, cabinet member for enforcement and community safety, said.

“Seizures like this show why the work of our Trading Standard’s officers is so important, and they continue to do fantastic work to protect our residents.”

Both shops will be given written warnings and will continue to be monitored by council officers.

By Kiran Paul

With a background that spans both the agility of startup environments and the established presence of Asian Media Group, Kiran tries to bring a well-rounded perspective to his work. His career as a journalist began at a dynamic news startup, where he honed his reporting and storytelling skills for five years, gaining valuable experience in a fast-paced and evolving media landscape. Since 2018, he has been contributing to Asian Trader, where a standout feature of his work has been his in-depth interviews with award-winning retailers, which he transforms into insightful profiles that appear in each issue. Since 2021, he has also been at the helm of the sister title, Vape Business.

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