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Vape sector develops licensing framework to ‘kill black market’ and aid Trading Standards

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An analysis – commissioned by the Association of Convenience Stores – recently found Trading Standards needs a significant funding injection of £168,340,000 over five years if it is to fully enforce vape legislation across the UK. This figure represents a near 30% increase in net…

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