Flintshire reports illegal tobacco and banned vape seizures
Flintshire County Council says trading standards officers seized illegal tobacco products and around 150 banned disposable vapes during two shop raids.
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LGA reminds retailers of October vape age-sale changes
The Local Government Association has urged retailers to prepare for new UK age-sale and promotion rules covering vaping and nicotine products from 29 October 2026.
US ATF joins trade-fraud task force targeting illicit vape trafficking
The US Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives says it has joined an interagency task force focused on trade fraud, including illicit vape and tobacco trafficking.
Thurrock says residents’ reports are shaping illegal tobacco and vape enforcement
Thurrock Council says residents’ survey responses helped target Trading Standards activity in Grays, with further action planned on illegal tobacco, vapes and other non-compliant goods.
Crawley shop banned from selling vapes and tobacco after underage-sales case
West Sussex Trading Standards says it has secured a one-year Restricted Premises Order against a Crawley shop after repeated underage sales involving vapes.
West Sussex warns residents not to bin vapes as fire campaign begins
West Sussex County Council has launched a battery and small electricals campaign that includes vapes, after reporting fires linked to batteries and electrical items in local waste systems.
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