Netherlands flavour ban for e-liquids
Netherlands flavour ban for e-liquids A Netherlands flavour ban for e-liquids will be introduced on 1 January 2024. This means that no electronic cigarettes and refill containers with liquids – with or without nicotine – with a flavour other than #tobacco can be placed on the #Dutch market 🇳🇱 Retailers may sell their stockpile until […]
Vaping has created a toxic monster… or has it?
Damien discusses The Telegraph’s headline, Vaping has created a toxic monster… or has it? Recently, The Telegraph published an article stating that vaping has created a toxic monster, which is targeting your children. The Telegraph’s article highlights the increasing prevalence of vaping among teenagers and the concerning health impacts it poses, particularly for young children. […]
Global Forum on Nicotine 2023
Global Forum on Nicotine (GFN), June 2023 Damien Bové, our Chief Regulatory Officer & Scientific Advisor, will be attending the Global Forum on Nicotine 2023 in Poland from 21 to 24 June. He will be connecting with leading experts, researchers, and advocates to explore innovative approaches and evidence-based solutions. This forum is set to provide keynote […]
Vapes falsely advertised as nicotine-free sold online, LBC investigations finds
Vapes falsely advertised as nicotine-free sold online without age checks, LBC investigation finds Vapes falsely advertised as nicotine-free sold online without age checks, LBC have found. We were contacted by LBC to conduct testing on a number of disposable vapes being sold in the UK that were claiming to be nicotine-free. The Lab by ADACT […]
Your guide to compliant retailing of disposable vape products
The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) guide to compliant retailing of disposable vape products has been released. This has been certified by Trading Standards so should be considered official guidance. Download now at
Increase in Polish notification fees
From 21 January 2022 Poland has increased notification fees by 8.8% under Tobacco Products Directive (TPD). The fee levels are dependent on the size of the company and range from approximately £320 to £1,000 per SKU.â € â € Full details can be found below…â € â € For notifications submitted after 21 January 2022, the following fees apply:â € […]
New rules on labelling for Italy
Are you aware of the new rules which will affect products on sale in Italy? Starting 30 June 2022, all products sold in Italy must carry information on the packaging in Italian on how to dispose of the product properly. â € â € The rules require you to do the following:â € • Producers must indicate the […]
Increasing taxes on e-liquids in Italy
On 1 January 2022 Italy increased excise tax on e-liquids from 10% to 17%. Further increases are proposed which could see taxes reach 20% in 2023.
Lithuania joins flavour ban
Lithuania joins Estonia, Finland, Hungary and Ukraine, in having a flavour ban for e-liquids in law. The Lithuanian rules come into force on July 1, 2022 and includes nicotine containing and nicotine free vape products. Denmark’s flavour ban will take effect April 1, 2022 and the Netherlands, is set to take effect July 1, 2022 […]
Meet ADACT at Global Forum on Nicotine 2021
On 11 June the Germany Bundestag approved legislation to make smoking more expensive as of next year with an added tax.