One year after the UK implemented its ban on disposable vapes on June 1, campaign group Material Focus has revealed that 6.3 million devices are still thrown away weekly. This persistent waste crisis is driven by a lack of accessible retail recycling points and is directly fueling a dangerous surge in bin lorry fires.
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Former Scottish First Minister Lord McConnell has urged politicians to unite and implement a ban on indoor vaping, drawing direct parallels to the historic public smoking ban he pioneered two decades ago. This call to action comes amid growing public health anxieties over rising youth vaping rates and aggressive product promotion.
Read moreThe Scottish National Party (SNP) plans to ban the retail display of vaping products, treating them like tobacco, if they secure a fifth term in government this May.
Read moreTwo decades after Scotland became the first UK nation to ban indoor smoking, new research reveals a massive drop in secondhand smoke exposure—but warns that inequality gaps and outdoor risks remain unresolved.
Read moreNew national guidance mandates a zero-tolerance policy for vaping on Scottish school grounds, explicitly including 18-year-old students and off-campus activities, while highlighting the legal complexities of lithium battery disposal.
Read moreThe number of adults smoking cigarettes in Scotland has fallen to a record low of 12%, a significant decrease from 23.4% in 2011, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Despite this progress, Scotland’s smoking rate remains slightly above the UK average of 9.1%. This decline aligns with the Scottish Government’s policy goal of reducing smoking prevalence to below 5% by 2034.
Read moreePass System Aims to Enhance Enforcement of Age-Restricted Product Regulations
Edinburgh-based software company Zudu has introduced a new nationwide platform called ePass to modernize the registration process for tobacco and vape retailers in Scotland. Developed as part of the Scottish Government’s CivTech innovation and technology accelerator program, the ePass system seeks to provide a more efficient and effective method for managing retailer compliance with tobacco and nicotine product regulations.
Read moreComprehensive Resource Helps Retailers Navigate Changing Laws and Prepare for Single-Use Vape Ban
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has published an updated guide for retailers selling vaping and tobacco products. The comprehensive resource, available as a PDF file, aims to help retailers navigate the complex laws governing the sale of these products and prepare for the upcoming ban on single-use vapes.
Read moreScotland has witnessed a staggering 19.4% increase in the number of illicit vapes seized between January and October 2024 compared to the entire year of 2023, according to the latest council data obtained by vape retailer Totally Wicked through hundreds of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.
Read moreThe Scottish government has announced a two-month delay in implementing the ban on selling single-use vapes, aligning the effective date with the rest of the UK. The new legislation at Westminster will prohibit the sale of disposable vapes starting June 1, 2025. Although the Scottish Parliament had previously passed regulations to enforce the ban from April 1, Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray stated that Holyrood would amend the date to provide clarity for businesses and consumers.
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