1. Trends & External Forces

Marketing rules for vapes should align with those for smoking, says CIM boss

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In addition to creating a ‘Smokeless Generation’, the government’s bill introduced in parliament today (20 March), will also tackle youth vaping by introducing new powers to restrict vape flavours and packaging intentionally marketed to children. In addition to vape flavour restrictions, the government is seeking…

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