Findings follow fast on the heels of the government’s announcement to ban disposable vapes, partially due to concerns over the environment 80% of major UK… Read More »New UKVIA Investigation Reveals a Lack of Interest in Vape Recycling from UK Councils
February 27, 2024 John Dunne, Director General of UKVIA, said: “Vaping is proven to be the most effective way for smokers to quit and in… Read More »Taxing Vaping Is An Attack On Those Trying To Quit Smoking
The UK Vaping Industry Association is extremely disappointed that the Scottish Government has published its proposed regulations which will see the sales of disposable vapes… Read More »UKVIA statement on the Scottish Government’s plan to ban single-use vapes from April 1, 2025
First-of-its-kind scheme, launched today, comes as FOI data reveals 1.57 million illicit vapes were seized in 2023, with 95% of illegal vape sellers going ‘unpunished’… Read More »Vape Industry Licensing Scheme will Generate £50M+ Annually to Combat Underage and Illicit Vape Sales
Following what was a hugely impactful and transformative time for the sector, the UK Vaping Industry Association has published its annual report for 2023. The… Read More »UKVIA Annual Report 2023 Published
The UKVIA has today sent a letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to ‘express profound dismay and disappointment’ that the government has decided to proceed… Read More »UKVIA issues a letter to the Prime Minister following the announcement of the Government’s disposable ban
The UKVIA is dismayed to hear strong rumours that the government is going to ban disposable vapes. While it is critical that action is taken… Read More »UKVIA Responds to ‘Strong Rumours’ of a Disposable Ban
Nationwide campaign encourages legitimate retailers, consumers and the general public to report retailers and wholesalers suspected of making underage and non-compliant vape sales More than… Read More »PRESS RELEASE: New national initiative exposes more than 100+ potential rogue vape traders
A new study from researchers at University College London has reinforced what the UKVIA has been saying for some time…that outlawing disposable vapes could have… Read More »UKVIA Reacts to New UCL Research on Disposable Vapes
The UKVIA welcomes proposals for on-the-spot fines and a ‘robust licensing scheme’, both of which were raised as part of a discussion on illegal vape… Read More »UKVIA agrees with call for on-the-spot fines and vape licensing scheme to protect itself from criminal activity and illegal vape sales
