Regulation
MPs hear vape-shop licensing arguments in high-street inquiry
A Commons committee heard evidence on 13 October about how vape-shop licensing, closure powers and trading standards resources may fit into wider high-street enforcement.
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Reporting on vaping policy, research and the developments that matter to adult UK readers.
Research
New student study finds medical education alone did not prevent nicotine use
A newly accepted Frontiers in Psychology study reports similar overall nicotine use among physiotherapy and humanities students, with social influence linked to e-cigarette use.
Regulation
HMRC updates vape duty guidance on destroyed products and stamps
HMRC’s updated internal manual gives more detail on how officers should assess destroyed vaping products and duty stamps under the UK vape duty regime.
Regulation
Derbyshire retailers reminded of 29 October vape sales changes
Derbyshire Trading Standards has urged shops to prepare for new UK rules on vaping and nicotine products, including wider age-of-sale restrictions from 29 October 2026.
Regulation
HMRC publishes vape duty stamps approval change guidance
HMRC has issued guidance for customs warehousekeepers and UK representatives who need to amend approval details under the vaping duty stamps scheme.
Regulation
Nottinghamshire secures closure orders after illegal vape and tobacco seizures
Nottinghamshire County Council says four shops have been closed for three months after raids found illegal tobacco products and thousands of non-compliant vapes.
Regulation
Tower Hamlets shop fined after underage nicotine vape sale
Tower Hamlets Council says a Whitehorse Lane business and seller were fined after a 17-year-old volunteer bought a nicotine vape during a test purchase.
Research
ONS reports vaping still ahead of smoking in Great Britain
New ONS figures put daily or occasional e-cigarette use slightly above current cigarette smoking in Great Britain, while also showing continued concern about vaping among people who have never smoked.
Regulation
New Zealand vape retailer fined over repeated under-18 sales
New Zealand’s Ministry of Health says a specialist vape retailer was fined after controlled purchase operations found repeated under-18 access and sales.
Regulation
LGA urges tighter vape packaging rules and funded enforcement
The Local Government Association says proposed vape packaging and display rules should be drafted to avoid loopholes and backed by sustainable Trading Standards funding.
Research
AAP abstract reports household vaping exposure and childhood asthma concern
An American Academy of Pediatrics conference abstract reports a link between household e-cigarette exposure and asthma flare-ups in children, with UK advice still stressing proportionate caution around children and people with asthma.
Regulation
Stowmarket vape shop closed after illegal vape and tobacco investigation
Suffolk Constabulary says Diamond Vapes in Stowmarket has been closed for three months after a joint operation involving police, Mid Suffolk District Council and Suffolk Trading Standards.