Tobacco

RAS: Factory Discovery Highlights ‘Out Of Control’ Illegal Tobacco Trade

Retailers Against Smuggling has highlighted the “out of control” illicit tobacco trade following the closure of an illegal cigarette factory.

Retailers selling tobacco and vaping products will be required to purchase a licence annually starting in February 2026.

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As the Public Health Bill – banning the sale of cigarettes to under 21s – approaches, CSNA's Vincent Jennings highlights retailer concerns.

RAS has welcomed news of a seizure of 8 million smuggled cigarettes, but warned the pace of smuggling is increasing.

Select Committee on Health has passed the third stage of a bill which will ban the sale of tobacco products to under 21s closer to law.

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From efficient shelf labels to monitoring age-restricted products, technology offers a range of solutions for retailers, writes Brian Hurley.

The sale of nicotine-inhaling products at events aimed at children is to be banned, carrying a €2,000 on-the-spot fine if ignored.

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Simon Carroll, managing director of Hale Vaping, talks to Maev Martin about innovation, regulation, and trends in the growing vape market.

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