Councils urge Government to close vape ‘loopholes’ as new rules take shape

LGA calls for ‘watertight’ tobacco and vape rules to avoid loopholes

The Local Government Association (LGA) said councils support proposals to restrict the display of vaping and nicotine products, extend plain packaging requirements and control flavour descriptions to limit their curb appeal to children. However, in its response to the government’s consultation on tobacco and vape… This story continues at LGA calls for ‘watertight’ tobacco and vape rules to avoid loopholes Or just read more coverage at Talking Re…

Government Urged to Speed Up Vape Retail Licensing

The Local Government Association (LGA) has called for the government to introduce vape retail licensing promptly, warning that councils need a register of premises to effectively enforce forthcoming tobacco and vape regulations.The call came as part of the LGA’s response to the government’s consultation on tobacco and vape packaging, appearance and display, which ended on Friday, 2 October, with councils warning that the new rules will bring add…

Call for stronger enforcement to prevent vape and nicotine ‘loopholes’

The Local Government Association (LGA) has warned that ‘loopholes’ exist in restrictions around vaping and nicotine products.

Councils urge Government to close vape ‘loopholes’ as new rules take shape

Councils are urging the Government to tighten vape and tobacco regulations, close loopholes targeting children, strengthen enforcement powers, and fully fund Trading Standards services.