Vaping News Round-up
April 11, 2017It’s been a big few weeks for vaping news around the UK, so we thought we’d take a look at some recent big stories about vaping and the e-cigarette industry.
New Regulations
One of the biggest vape news stories just now is that new regulations shortly coming into force around the UK will have an impact on vapers, too. These new rules form part of the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) from the EU.
The new TPD rules are part of a wider shake-up of laws regarding both e-cigarettes and tobacco cigarettes. For traditional tobacco smokers, the laws mean that cigarette packs need to now be sold in drab, warning-filled packaging, in minimums of 20 in a pack to make them more expensive to buy. Menthol cigarettes and small packs of rolling tobacco are also being banned from the shelves. This is to stop cigarettes from being ‘appealing’ in both appearance and taste – for instance, menthol can disguise the taste of tobacco in cigarettes and result in people smoking more – and to discourage children and non-smokers from trying cigarettes. The big tobacco companies tried to appeal against the laws, but lost, so the new rules will come into effect on 20 May 2017.
What does this mean for vapers? Included in the new rules are vape specfic restrictions, like:
- A limit of 10ml on e-liquid refill containers
- A 2ml limit on tanks
- Vitamins, colourings and additives (like caffeine) are banned
- E-cigarettes must have a 'child-resistant' design
- E-liquid packaging can’t describe taste or smell, but can describe flavouring
- There must be clear ingredient listings on packaging
Much of this could actually be very good news for vapers, as you’ll be able to see exactly what is in your e-liquids, but a smaller tank size could be a nuisance for some. Find out more about the Tobacco Products Directive vaping laws.
In other vaping news on regulations, Scotland has also passed a new law banning the sale of e-cigarettes to under 18s. This is to stop children from being able to buy products with nicotine in them, and brings Scottish law in line with English law, which put the same ban in place in 2015.
MTL (Mouth-to-Lung): Mimics traditional smoking.
Smart pod vape with 1600mAh battery, 2.01” HD touchscreen and Duomax pod. Advanced Bluetooth features and fast-charging USB-C.
£29.99
Freemax Freemax Rexa Smart Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£29.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Compact, powerful pod kit with 3000mAh battery, 80W output and two refillable Vinci E pods for DTL and RDL vaping.
£34.99
VooPoo VooPoo Vinci E80 Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£34.99
MTL (Mouth-to-Lung): Mimics traditional smoking.
Compact and easy to use pod vape kit with 1000mAh battery. Uses Duomax pods with slide-fill design and adjustable airflow...
£8.99
Freemax Freemax Rexa Lite Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£8.99
MTL (Mouth-to-Lung): Mimics traditional smoking.
Compact square pod vape with 1300mAh battery, hidden HD display and Duomax pod. Adjustable power up to 30W. Leak-resistant nano-coating.
£18.99
Freemax Freemax Rexa SQ Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£18.99
MTL (Mouth-to-Lung): Mimics traditional smoking.
Premium pod kit with 2.5” HD touchscreen, smart Bluetooth features, and fast-charging 1300mAh battery. Compatible with Duomax pods.
£28.99
Freemax Freemax Rexa Pro Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£28.99
MTL (Mouth-to-Lung): Mimics traditional smoking.
Ultra-compact pod vape with Duomax pod, 1000mAh battery and nano-coated anti-leak design. Ideal for MTL & RDL with slide-fill refills.
£9.99
Freemax Freemax Rexa Nano Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£9.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Slide-fill Duomax pods for Rexa kits. Up to 100ml per pod with 3x flavour and 3x lifespan. 3-pack (0.4ohm /...
£7.99
Freemax Freemax Rexa Duomax Replacement Vape Pods - 2ml
£7.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Mesh coil refill pods for select Rexa kits. 2ml capacity. Available in five resistances. 3-pack.
£6.99
Freemax Freemax Rexa Replacement Vape Pods - 2ml
£6.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Lightweight pod kit with smart coil/pod recognition, adjustable airflow and hygienic magnetic cap. Ideal for everyday MTL and RDL vaping.
£17.99
VooPoo VooPoo Argus Klyc Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£17.99
MTL (Mouth-to-Lung): Mimics traditional smoking.
Sleek, compact pod kit with 1300mAh battery, adjustable power up to 30W, and a hidden HD display. Uses Duomax pods...
£18.99
Freemax Freemax Rexa S Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£18.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Easy-to-use pod vape kit with Smart Mode, adjustable airflow, and built-in 1000mAh battery. Ideal for MTL & RDTL vaping.
£8.99
Elf Bar Elf Bar ElfX Mini Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£8.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Simple, compact pod kit with Smart Mode and adjustable airflow for MTL, RDL and DTL vaping styles.
£12.99
Aspire Aspire Pixo Aura Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£12.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Stainless Steel mesh pods with top-fill design for use with the OXVA Xlim Pro 2 DNA. Available in 0.6ohm, 0.8ohm...
£8.99
Oxva Oxva Xlim Top Fill Stainless Steel Replacement Pods
£8.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Advanced 30W pod vape kit with PC Connectivity, Evolv Replay Mode, DNA chip, 1300mAh battery and smart temperature control.
£39.99
Oxva Oxva Xlim Pro 2 DNA Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£39.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
A user-friendly pod vape kit with a 1600mAh battery, up to 35W power, three user modes, and airflow control for...
£25.99
Geekvape Geekvape Digi Q Vista Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£25.99
MTL (Mouth-to-Lung): Mimics traditional smoking.
A mellow tropical blend of Pineapple and creamy Pawpaw. Nic Salt 10ml e-liquid for MTL vaping.
£3.99
Vampire Vape Vampire Vape Tropical Pineapple Dream 10ml Nic Salt E-Liquid
£3.99
MTL (Mouth-to-Lung): Mimics traditional smoking.
A sweet, sun-soaked fusion of Mango, Pineapple and Blood Orange. Nic Salt 10ml e-liquid for MTL vaping.
£3.99
Vampire Vape Vampire Vape Tropical Mango Paradise 10ml Nic Salt E-Liquid
£3.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
A sweet, sun-soaked fusion of Mango, Pineapple and Blood Orange. Freebase 10ml e-liquid for MTL vaping.
£3.99
Vampire Vape Vampire Vape Tropical Mango Paradise 10ml Freebase E-Liquid
£3.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
A bright, tangy blend of Golden Kiwi and Tangelo with a cool exhale. 50/50 Freebase 10ml e-liquid for MTL vaping.
£3.99
Vampire Vape Vampire Vape Tropical Kiwi Cooler 10ml Freebase E-Liquid
£3.99
A creamy, exotic medley of Curuba, Passionfruit and Banana. 50ml High-VG shortfill for sub-ohm vaping.
£11.99
Vampire Vape Vampire Vape Tropical Passionfruit Splash E-Liquid Short Fill 50ml
£11.99
A mellow tropical blend of Pawpaw and Pineapple in a smooth Nic Salt 10ml E-Liquid.
£15.99
Vampire Vape Vampire Vape Tropical Pineapple Dream 100ml Shortfill E-Liquid
£15.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Simple and reliable pod kit with 1100mAh battery, adjustable airflow and leak-resistant GPP pods for MTL or RDL vaping.
£9.99
Uwell Uwell Caliburn G4 Mini Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£9.99
Simple and compact pod kit with inhale activation, smart output and refillable 2ml mesh coil pod – great for everyday...
£12.99
Geekvape Geekvape Wenax M2 Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£12.99
MTL (Mouth-to-Lung): Mimics traditional smoking.
Highly Customisable MTL & RDL pod kit with 1500mAh battery, adjustable power, 0.88" display six themes & airflow.
£24.99
Vaporesso Vaporesso Xros 5 Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£24.99
MTL (Mouth-to-Lung): Mimics traditional smoking.
Easy-to-use MTL & RDL pod kit with 1500mAh battery, adjustable airflow and auto-draw activation.
£17.99
Vaporesso Vaporesso Xros 5 Mini Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£17.99
Smart, stylish pod kit with a 1750mAh battery, adjustable power, and airflow control. Ideal for both MTL and RDL vaping.
£17.99
Innokin Innokin Ne-Mo Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£17.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
3-pack of 2ml refillable pods with built-in mesh coils for the Innokin x Okino Ne-Mo Pod Kit. Available in 0.4ohm,...
£5.99
Innokin Innokin N Replacement Pods 2ml
£5.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Simple to use yet powerful and versatile pod vape kit with Smart Mode, airflow control and long-lasting 1350mAh battery for...
£15.99
VooPoo VooPoo Argus G3 Mini Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£15.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Easy-to-use 30W pod kit with smart touchscreen, fast charging, and puff tracking for MTL and RDL vaping.
£28.99
Oxva Oxva Xlim SQ Pro 2 Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£28.99
A smooth tropical fruit blend in slim, tobacco-free pouches. Available in 6mg and 9mg strengths.
£6.50
A smooth mix of Blackberry, Raspberry and Blueberry in soft, tobacco-free pouches. Available in 6mg and 9mg.
£6.50
A cool, fruity blend of Peppermint and Berry in slim, tobacco-free pouches. Available in 9mg and 11mg strengths.
£6.50
A bright, cooling Mint flavour in slim nicotine pouches. Choose from 9mg or 11mg strengths.
£6.50
A crisp, straightforward Mint flavour in slim nicotine pouches. Available in 6mg, 9mg and 11mg strengths.
£6.50
Lost Mary BM600 Kit plus three packs of replacement pods. Seven pods total. Rechargeable pod system with up to 4200...
£14.99
A fresh, tangy Raspberry flavour in soft, tobacco-free pouches. Choose from 6mg or 9mg strengths.
£6.50
A soft, sweet Spearmint flavour in discreet pouches. Available in 6mg, 9mg and 11mg strengths.
£6.50
A smooth, sweet Mint flavour in slim, tobacco-free pouches. Available in 6mg, 9mg and 11mg strengths.
£6.50
A soft, sweet Spearmint flavour in discreet pouches. Available in 6mg, 9mg and 11mg strengths.
£6.50
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
A flexible pod kit with smart output, fast charging, and refillable pods for both MTL and RDL vaping – great...
£23.99
Geekvape Geekvape Soul 2 Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£23.99
The SKE Bar Prefilled Pod Kit provides a super-satisfying and convenient way to vape, combining a compact reusable device with...
£5.99
Compact, refillable pod vape kit with 1100mAh battery, up to 40W output, Smart Detection and adjustable airflow for MTL and...
£22.99
Eleaf Eleaf iVeni Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£22.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
Refillable 2ml pods for the Eleaf iVeni kit, with built-in mesh coils and a simple side-fill system. Available in 0.4ohm,...
£5.99
Eleaf Eleaf iVeni Replacement Vape Pods - 2ml
£5.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow. DTL (Direct-to-Lung): Vapour is inhaled directly into the lungs for larger clouds of vapour.
Compact and powerful vape mod with 75W output, 3000mAh battery and Smart Mode. Designed for sub-ohm tanks and direct-to-lung vaping.
£34.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
The world's first pod device with a large HD touchscreen, the Vozol Ace Max Pod Vape Kit offers an outstanding...
£24.99
Vozol Vozol Ace Max Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£24.99
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
A compact and reliable MTL pod kit with 1300mAh Built-in Battery, 0.75” Display Screen, airflow control, and real-time usage stats....
£11.99
Vozol Vozol Ace Go Pod Vape Kit
£11.99
MTL (Mouth-to-Lung): Mimics traditional smoking by drawing vapour into the mouth before inhaling into the lungs.
Easy-to-use MTL pod kit with airflow slider, OLED screen, 1300mAh battery and top-fill mesh coil pods.
£25.99
Uwell Uwell Caliburn G4 Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£25.99
Simple-to-use Elf Bar 600 Prefilled Pod Kit. Rechargeable battery, easy-swap pods, and no buttons - just inhale to vape.
£4.99
Cherry Cola Elf Bar 600 Prefilled Pods (2-pack), compatible with the Elf Bar 600 Pod Kit.
£4.95
RDL (Restricted-Direct-to-Lung): A balanced vaping style slightly restricted airflow.
The Voopoo Argus G3 is a powerful yet pocket-sized pod kit featuring a 1500mAh battery, 30W output, smart controls, and...
£28.99
VooPoo VooPoo Argus G3 Pod Vape Kit
FREE E-Liquid Flavour
£28.99
Vaping on the rise
A new study has shown that one smoker switches to vaping every four minutes in Britain, with some 56.7% of smokers making the decision to stop smoking tobacco cigarettes in 2015. It’s also been found that many big cities have a good number of vaping shops – Edinburgh is currently in the lead with 17 vaping outlets, with London and Birmingham at 10 each and Belfast with 8.
One piece of vaping news has suggested that a number of vaping shops have been selling e-cigarettes to non-smokers, which goes against a voluntary code of conduct for the vaping industry. Some non-smokers want to use e-cigarettes in order to try cloud chasing and vaping tricks, but are being sold e-liquids containing nicotine, or are not being asked if they have used e-cigarettes before.
Hot news
Vape Jam was held in London on 7-9 April 2017, giving international e-cigarette and e-liquid suppliers around the world the chance to showcase their wares. Visitors were given a sneak peak at the hottest new flavours soon to be out on the market, as well as cool new kits.
There’s a 21-year-old ‘Vape God’ out there who does tricks so impressive that rapper Drake even flew him out to his LA mansion to get vaping tips from him. Austin Lawrence quit cigarettes in 2014 and turned to e-cigarettes – he now manages a vaping shop, creates amazing vaping videos, and impresses folk around the world with his awesome cloud shapes like triangles, jellyfish and giant Os.
Our final piece of vaping news is that Sheffield Hallam University is looking to recruit over 250 smokers for a three year study which will examine the benefits of using e-cigarettes when you quit smoking.
