Shopkeepers urged to make their voices heard in vaping consultation

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The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) is urging convenience store owners to make their voices heard in the UK-wide consultation on how vaping products are packaged and displayed. A 12-week consultation as part of the Tobacco & Vapes Act runs until 2 October. It seeks views…

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