UKVIA Releases Annual Report on E-Cigarette Industry Development

Feb.02.2023
UKVIA Releases Annual Report on E-Cigarette Industry Development
UKVIA report shows e-cigarette industry's growth and economic contribution, addressing issues such as underage use and environmental impact.

The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has recently released its annual report for the year 2022.


The report provides a comprehensive overview of the development of the electronic cigarette industry in the UK and, for the first time, outlines in detail the economic contribution made by UKVIA to both national and regional economies.


John Dunne, the Chief Executive of the UK Vaping Industry Association, has stated that the e-cigarette industry is currently facing unprecedented scrutiny. There is a need to address various issues such as underage usage, the environmental impact of disposable e-cigarettes and the influx of illegal e-cigarettes. Any one of these problems could result in strict regulatory action against e-cigarettes, highlighting the urgency for industry-wide reform.


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Annual Report for the Year 2022


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