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Proportionate vape regulation essential for smokefree future, says Elfbar

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Global vape brand Elfbar, a member of the Independent British Vape Trade Association (IBVTA), has published a new report highlighting potential consequences of introducing “overly restrictive measures” on the vape sector. Research commissioned by Elfbar in May 2024, surveying 6,000 adults, indicates that the ban…

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