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=11th June 2024= | |||
=== June Is Nicotine Pouch Awareness Month – Considerate Pouchers === | |||
From this year forward Considerate Pouchers will mark June as “Pouch Awareness Month” to raise awareness of this effective harm-reduction tool. https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/june-is-nicotine-pouch-awareness-month-considerate-pouchers/ | |||
=== [[UKVIA]] Has Published “10 Vaping Truths” Factsheet! === | |||
To help respond to the current misinformation epidemic the UKVIA has published “10 vaping truths” factsheet. https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/ukvia-has-published-10-vaping-truths-factsheet/ | |||
Unfortunately as was seen in a recent worldwide survey, there are huge public misperceptions about the danger of vaping versus smoking. | |||
You can download the [https://ukvia.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/10-Vaping-Truths-Factsheet.pdf full factsheet here]. | |||
It is a one page format with the 10 most important facts about vaping presented clearly with links to verification data. | |||
=== IBVTA Responsible Vaping Manifesto Launched! === | |||
Yes it is general election “fever” in the UK and all parties are vying for your vote! | |||
One issue that unites vapers is the hope whichever political party are in power in July will be sympathetic to vaping. | |||
The IBVTA (Independent British Vape Trade Association) are calling all parties to work collaboratively to help design any proposed vaping policy, law or regulation. https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/ibvta-responsible-vaping-manifesto-launched/ | |||
You can download a copy of [https://www.ibvta.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/IBVTA-Responsible-Vaping-Manifesto-PDF.pdf IBVTA Responsible Vaping Manifesto here]. | |||
=29th May 2024= | |||
=== UK Tobacco & Vapes Bill Ditched (for now!) === | |||
Due to the Prime Minister Rishi Sunak announcing a general election on July 4th it means some of the proposed legislation has had to be pushed aside. | |||
The parliament as it stands will be dissolved as of 24th May 2024. Any bills which could not be completed before this are therefore cast aside. | |||
It appears the Tobacco and Vapes bill is one that will not be put through the full process in time and will have to be discarded. | |||
More info here https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/uk-tobacco-vapes-bill-ditched/ | |||
=== World Misperceptions of Vaping V Smoking === | |||
A new global survey has highlighted the world misperception regarding vaping v smoking risks. | |||
The survey was conducted by Ipsos and We Are Innovation and 27,000 people who smoke in 28 countries participated. | |||
[[Ecigclick]] reported on it here https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/world-misperception-regarding-vaping-v-smoking-risks/ | |||
You can visit the [https://weareinnovation.global/new-global-survey-reveals-widespread-misunderstanding-of-vaping-among-smokers/ introduction page here] and view the [https://weareinnovation.global/documents/wai-ipsos-innovation-misperception-epidemic.pdf full findings in PDF format here]. | |||
=== 2024 ASH Survey on Vaping === | |||
ASH have collected this data since 2013 so it provides a great insight into the vaping and smoking habits of the UK. https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/2024-ash-uk-survey-on-vaping-results/ | |||
The survey in question is the ASH Smokefree survey and there are 2 categories – adults and youth. | |||
You can view the presentation created for the E-cig Summit (US) held on 14th May 2024 [https://ash.org.uk/uploads/ASH-DA-US-e-cig-summit-240514.pdf?v=1715611456 here]. | |||
Also the associated press release from ASH can be found [https://ash.org.uk/media-centre/news/press-releases/new-figures-show-youth-vaping-has-plateaued-while-adult-vaping-is-at-an-all-time-high here]. | |||
=== World Vape Day 30th May === | |||
Time for World Vape Day 2024 – this year it is to be held on 30th May! https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/world-vape-day-2024-30th-may/ | |||
This day is to celebrate harm reduction efforts and falls just one day before the “World No Tobacco Day” created by WHO (World Health Organisation). | |||
=12th April 2024= | |||
=== NO VAPE TAX Campaign Launch! === | |||
[[File:NO VAPE TAX Logo.jpg|thumb|No Vape Tax website campaign logo https://novapetax.uk/]] | |||
The No Vape Tax campaign has been launched today! You can visit it here https://novapetax.uk/. | |||
It is a joint collaboration between the [https://nnalliance.org/ NNA (New Nicotine Alliance)] and [https://vapers.org.uk/ Vapers.org.uk]. | |||
The No Vape Tax website tells you various ways you can get your voice heard. | |||
The site guides you through how to respond to the public consultation, or you can send your story to be displayed on the homepage. | |||
Plus it suggests emailing your own MP with a link to help you find out who to write to. | |||
Please get involved as this will be a disaster for vapers and those using vaping to stop smoking. Higher nicotine e-liquids will be taxed the heaviest and these are what most people will need to help quit smoking. Also it is another blow to those suffering with the cost of living. | |||
=20th March 2024= | |||
=== UK Tobacco & Vapes Bill 2024 === | |||
Today the UK Government published their Tobacco & Vapes bill 2024 and it is not great news for vapers. | |||
[[Ecigclick]] have covered the contents and impacts for vapers here: https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/uk-tobacco-vapes-bill-2024-what-it-means-for-vapers/ | |||
You can read the bill in full here: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/tobacco-and-vapes-bill-2024. | |||
Also there is a summary with regard to vaping here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/tobacco-and-vapes-bill-factsheets. | |||
Responses have so far come in from... | |||
* The [[World vapers alliance|WVA]] here: https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/wva-reaction-to-the-uk-tobacco-vapes-bill/ | |||
* IBVTA here: https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/ibvta-reaction-to-the-uk-tobacco-vapes-bill/ | |||
* [[Clive Bates]] here: https://clivebates.com/uk-policy-on-tobacco-and-vaping-a-muddle-and-a-mess/ | |||
=10th March 2024= | |||
=== UK Vaping Products Duty Public Consultation Launched === | |||
The UK government are to introduce a vape tax – otherwise known as the “Vaping Products Duty“ in 2026. More here on [[Ecigclick]] : https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/uk-vaping-products-duty-consultation/[[File:Nicotine-tax-examples3.jpg|thumb|alt=Image showing e-liquid prices with new tax applied|Vape Tax Examples]] | |||
A public consultation has been launched which will gather views on the tax proposals and their structure. | |||
I '''urge''' all UK vapers and those in the vape industry – especially retailers – to take part and help amend this extortionate policy to something more suitable. | |||
As a principle the addition of tax is understandable. But I think the level of taxation is far too heavy and – to put it mildly – it is greedy. | |||
For instance in the image you can see examples of how a 10ml bottle of 20mg nicotine strength e-liquid which currently retails for £3.99 will increase to £6.99 once the tax is applied. Also a 100ml bottle of nicotine free (shortfill) e-liquid which is currently £9.99 will increase to double the price at £19.99 with the new tax (£1 per 10ml). It is shocking. | |||
==== How To Take Part ==== | |||
You can view the summary document here https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65e80ba108eef600115a5621/Vaping_Products_Duty_Consultation.pdf, it covers the background of the proposals and lists the questions which will be included in the consultation. | |||
When responding ask yourself these questions… | |||
* Will this put you off vaping and make you return to smoking? | |||
* Will you buy e-liquids from the Black Market (i.e. no tax applied?) | |||
* If you need high nicotine strengths will you have to cut down to a lower strength thus risking your attempt to stay away from tobacco? | |||
* If you are considering switching from tobacco to vaping – is this increase in price less of an incentive to switch? | |||
* Do you agree with the tax? If so would a more reasonable rate (i.e. £1 per bottle regardless of strength or volume) be acceptable? | |||
* Will this system stop underage vapers? | |||
* Will this be damaging to your business (retailers)? | |||
* How much will it cost you to implement the new tax (retailers), i.e. altering displays, repricing stock, amending POS systems? | |||
To send your response download the response form in Word format here https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/65eb1e4a3649a2c772ed63a3/Consultation_response_template.docx. | |||
Then email the completed form to [mailto:Vapingproductsduty@hmrc.gov.uk vapingproductsduty@hmrc.gov.uk] with “Vaping Products Duty consultation response” as the subject. | |||
If you want to comment further or discuss topics in more depth, written submissions are also accepted. | |||
Make sure to respond by the 29th May 2024. | |||
=6th March 2024= | |||
=== UK Vaping Products Levy (vape tax) announced === | |||
[[File:Nic-tax.jpg|alt=Proposed nicotine tax on e-liquid rates|thumb|Proposed nicotine tax on e-liquid rates|left|325x325px]] | |||
Unfortunately today in his Spring Budget announcement, the Chancellor has stated that vaping products will be subject to tax. | |||
This will apply to e-liquids and the rate will depend on the nicotine strength. | |||
We have covered this, with an explanation of how and when this tax will take place, plus various reactions from the vaping industry and advocates. | |||
We will try to keep this up to date as new reactions are published. | |||
https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/uk-to-tax-vaping-products-industry-reactions/ | |||
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=5th March 2024= | |||
=== UK Proposing A Vape Tax? === | |||
Is there a new "Vape Tax" on the horizon for the UK? We await the Spring Budget announcement due Wednesday 6th March 2024. | |||
In the meantime here is what we know so far, including responses from [[UKVIA]], [[NNA]], [[World vapers alliance|WVA]] & [[WeVape]] : https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/possible-uk-vape-tax-industry-responses/ | |||
=29th January 2024= | |||
=== UK Government bans disposable vapes === | |||
The UK Government today announces a ban on disposable vapes, restrictions on packaging & flavours, further enforcement action and a generational ban on buying tobacco. All covered here in [[Ecigclick]]: https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/uk-government-bans-disposable-vapes/ | |||
You can read the full UK Government press release here https://www.gov.uk/government/news/disposable-vapes-banned-to-protect-childrens-health | |||
So far the [[UKVIA]] ( https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/ukvia-response-to-uk-disposable-vape-ban/ ) and [[World vapers alliance|WVA]] ( https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/wva-response-to-uk-disposable-vape-ban-press-release/ ) have published their responses. | |||
Here is the response from the [[NNA]] (New Nicotine Alliance) https://www.ecigclick.co.uk/nna-response-to-uk-disposable-vape-ban/ | |||
The government has also published the consultation outcome https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/creating-a-smokefree-generation-and-tackling-youth-vaping | |||
=10th November 2023= | =10th November 2023= | ||
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