John Dunne, Director General of UKVIA The simplicity of disposable vapes mean that they are often the starting point for smokers trying to quit and… Read More »Government Double Down on Discouraging Smokers from Quitting: What Are They Smoking?
By John Dunne, Director General, UK Vaping Industry Association. This week Prime Minister Rishi Sunak made one of his most important speeches of the year… Read More »Shaping a Smoke-Free Future: UKVIA’s Commitment to Work with Government for Effective Vaping Policy Reform
The UK Vaping Industry Association welcomes a new briefing paper from the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) which warns that a disposable vape ban could… Read More »UKVIA welcomes new IEA paper which warns a disposable vape ban ‘could cost lives’
Prime Minister’s announcement echoes long standing calls from the UK’s biggest vape trade body which also urges tough action on those selling illicit and illegal… Read More »UK Vaping Industry Association welcomes government clampdown on rogue firms selling vapes to children
The withdrawal of over-filled ELFBAR and Lost Mary products from sale has highlighted a ‘glaring failure’ in the UK vaping regulatory framework, says the UK… Read More »Vape products should routinely be tested for regulatory compliance says UKVIA
In response to ELFBAR’s recent media announcement, the UK Vaping Industry Association has issued the following statement: “We are aware that ELFBAR has made an… Read More »UKVIA statement: ELFBAR
Vape industry is working to address its environmental responsibilities as focus on sustainability issues gathers momentum. “The UKVIA and our members are in discussions with… Read More »Pressure mounts to ban single use disposable devices
Vape sector must not ‘hand ammunition to anti-vaping groups’ by flouting the law and targeting children. UKVIA Director General John Dunne has warned that vape… Read More »Warning that ‘irresponsible’ vape brands producing and marketing child-friendly products could ‘kill the industry’.
Controversial proposals from the Scottish Green Party to ban flavoured vapes to protect the health of children have been branded ‘backwards and nonsensical’ by the… Read More »UKVIA says Scottish Greens are ‘in denial of the facts’ over plans to ban sweet flavoured vapes.
