Plain Packaging and “Drab” Colors: The UK’s Latest Anti-Vape Plan

Plain Packaging and “Drab” Colors: The UK’s Latest Anti-Vape Plan

The United Kingdom could impose restrictions on nicotine vapes’ packaging, flavor descriptions and visibility in retail outlets. Government ministers frame the proposals as a “crackdown on vapes targeting kids.” But British harm reduction advocates say the measures would make it less likely that adults will switch from cigarettes to safer nicotine products. The government launched a 12-week public consultation on July 10, seeking “views on propo…

Retailers urged to contribute to government vape consultation

Retailers across the forecourt and convenience sector are being urged to feed into the government’s consultation into proposed changes to vape products and sales, which include mandatory plain packaging and hidden displays.

Retailer feedback crucial to shaping future nicotine product regulations, says BAT

BAT UK is encouraging retailers to have their say as the government launches its consultation on proposed regulations for vaping products, nicotine pouches and other nicotine products. The consultation seeks views on a range of proposals, including restrictions on displays, packaging and flavour descriptions, as… This story continues at Retailer feedback crucial to shaping future nicotine product regulations, says BAT Or just read more coverage …

BAT UK urges retailers to speak up on nicotine regulations

BAT UK is urging retailers to make their opinions known on upcoming vaping and tobacco laws