Highland Retailers Face Major New Tobacco and Vaping Rules

Change is afoot - Scottish Local Retailer

Find out how the Vape Duty Tax could impact shopper behaviour. High puff count devices continue to be the strongest performer within the Scottish convenience channel, accounting for just over 60% of sales, highlights Elfbar. “Rising cigarette prices and cost-of-living pressures are contributing to this trend, with larger-capacity products favoured over smaller devices for their […]

Highland Retailers Face Major New Tobacco and Vaping Rules

A series of major changes to tobacco, vaping and nicotine laws are beginning to take effect, with Highland Council warning retailers to prepare for new duties, tighter age restrictions and the introduction of the smoke free generation law. The first change arrived on 1 October with a new Vaping Products Duty, while further retail restrictions will follow on 29 October before new tobacco age rules begin on 1 January 2027.

Highland Council Trading Standards warns retailers and consumers of major tobacco and vaping law changes – Highland Council

The Highland Council’s Trading Standards team is reminding retailers, businesses and consumers about changes to tobacco and vaping legislation that will come into effect over the coming months.

Vaping Products Duty: What retailers need to know | Viewpoint: Dr Marina Murphy

The UK vaping industry is undergoing significant regulatory changes, with recent bans on disposable vapes and potentially major changes to display and packaging regulations. Retailers are having to navigate an increasingly complex set of rules, and from today (1 October 2026), things are going to… This story continues at Vaping Products Duty: What retailers need to know | Viewpoint: Dr Marina Murphy Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail