Ban on sale of nicotine products and vapes to under 18’s comes into force: The Department of Health and Social Care has issued a press release on the sales ban on nicotine products and vapes to under 18’s coming into force from 29th October.Products that were not previously covered by existing age-of-sales rules, such as nicotine-free vapes and nicotine pouches, strips and pearls, are now illegal to sell to under 18’s. Adults aged 18 or over will also commit an offence if they buy, or attempt to buy, a vaping or nicotine product on behalf of someone under 18. From 1 January 2027, it will be illegal to sell tobacco products, herbal smoking products or cigarette papers to anyone born on or after 1 January 2009. View >Association of Convenience Stores >Chief medical officer >
‘99’ themed fruit flavoured vodka shots cleared by alcohol watchdog: The Portman group has ruled that a range of fruit flavoured spirit shops marketed by Sazerac UK Ltd with a ‘99’ theme do not contravene its codes as being unduly attractive to under 18’s. The watchdog did however draw the line at advertising depicting an ice cream van being used in association with the products. View >View >View >View >View >View >View >
Advertising watchdog updates its five year strategy: The Advertising Standards Authority has updated its 5- year strategy following a mid-term review. The revised strategy includes an increased focus on fraudulent advertisements and advertisements targeted at children, helping businesses to make responsible environmental claims, charging for bespoke premium copy advice and contributing to a stable pro-growth UK regulatory framework. View >
HM Treasury applies pressure to 16 national regulators to improve performance: The Chancellor has written to Government departments which sponsor 16 national regulators following meetings of its Regulators Council to urge them to bring forward plans to improve regulator performance by next years spending review. The letter calls for proposals to improve business experience, (for example, improving the pace and certainty of regulatory approvals and decision-making, including exploring ‘refund models’ for regulatory approvals where appropriate), boost efficiency (for example, reducing duplication, simplifying processes and improving co-ordination and collaboration between regulators and with government, including at regional and local levels), increase agency (for example, ensuring the regulatory system delivers the required outcomes, strengthening accountability and challenging excessive risk aversion). The regulators are encouraged to consider digital approaches and AI and how to support the Governments wider devolution and rewiring the state agendas.View >
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