UK regulatory landscape is “complex and changeable,” says UKVIA director general, John Dunne. Photo credit: UKVIA
UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) director general, John Dunne, traveled to Shenzhen, known as the vaping capital of the world, to deliver regulatory compliance training on the UK's vaping market to members of the Electronic Cigarette Industry Committee of the China Electronics Chamber of Commerce (ECCC). In attendance were some of the world’s leading vape companies, including Elf Bar, SKE, ELUX, HQD, Hangsen, Greensound, Aspire, ICCPP, RELX, ALD, Uwell, and Zinwi.
Disposable vapes will be banned across the UK starting from April next year. In addition, the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, currently under consideration in Parliament, aims to grant ministers extensive powers to prohibit flavors and regulate the packaging and sale of vaping products.
Describing the UK regulatory landscape as “complex and changeable,” Dunne emphasized that safeguarding minors, promoting battery recycling, and addressing environmental concerns are significant priorities for politicians, regulators, and the general public.
“It is absolutely vital that all companies operating in the UK are fully-compliant with all local laws and work at all times to show the industry in the best possible light,” he said. “The vape industry has done so much to help adult smokers quit and there remains much more to be done so we must all work together to establish a good international image for the whole sector.”
After the meeting, it was decided that top executives from prominent ECCC member firms such as ELFBAR, SKE, ELUX, and HQD would collaborate closely with the trade organization to execute initiatives related to safeguarding minors, ensuring compliance, and enhancing environmental protection. This joint effort aims to foster a favorable ecosystem for the growth of the global vaping sector.