Responsible Vaping Ireland

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Latest HSE figures show 39% of inspections last year found non-compliance among retailers, distributors and manufacturers of nicotine products. RVI is calling for tax stamps on vaping products to protect legitimate retailers 👇 independent.ie/irish-news/vap…

Restricting flavour vapes could push ex-smokers back to cigarettes and fuel illicit markets. RVI is urging Government to protect options that help people quit smoking👇 shelflife.ie/flavoured-vape…

The EU risks missing its 2040 smoke-free goal if politics replaces evidence. The Commission’s Regulatory Scrutiny Board has already issued a negative opinion on the TPD evaluation, warning it fails Better Regulation standards. Full report below ↓ shorturl.at/RdoOe

Today, we launched a policy paper calling for the introduction of tax stamps on vaping products as a way of clamping down on illicit trade and strengthening enforcement. 👇👇👇 checkout.ie/retail/retaile…

RVI has launched a new policy paper calling for tax stamps on vaping products to tackle the growing illicit market. Introducing tax stamps would help protect compliant retailers and support effective enforcement. See the full policy paper at responsiblevaping.ie

With 2025 drawing to a close, we wanted to take this opportunity to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas 🎄🎅 From all of us at Responsible Vaping Ireland, we hope you have a restful break and every good wish for 2026!

See RVI's submission here: responsiblevaping.ie/responsible-va…

Ahead of #Budget2026 next Tuesday, RVI has made a submission to the Department of Finance on the priorities for 3,500 retailers nationally.

Responsible Vaping Ireland is ready to support retailers on the introduction of EPT from 1st November.

From today, 29 Sept, the sale of vaping products and other tobacco/nicotine products through vending machines is banned. From 1st of November, the Government will introduce an E-Liquid Products Tax (EPT) which all vaping retailers will be eligible for.

Minister @Paschald has signed an order giving commencement for the E-Liquid Products Tax from 1st November. Retailers who obtain e-liquid products from a supplier outside of the State must register through Revenue online. Please get in touch if you need more information.

🌍 World Environment Day 2025 🌱 #RVI

Ahead of #WorldNoTobaccoDay tomorrow, let’s remember the key role vaping plays in helping people quit smoking. Ireland has made huge progress in reducing smoking rates and vapes have played a really important role in this progress.

We recently conducted a survey of vape retailers across the country on their attitudes towards Government policy. We gauged the sentiment within the industry on what must be done to tackle illegal vaping products. @merrionstreet @roinnslainte

RVI will be hosting a drop-in event for retailers and Oireachtas members tomorrow from 2-5pm in Buswells hotel. At the event we will be launching the 2025 RVI report, which looks at industry trends and recommendations from retailers!

Lead researcher Dr Sarah Jackson stressed the importance of balancing efforts to protect young people with the need to support smoking cessation through vaping. bbc.com/news/articles/…

Figures obtained by RVI under the FOI Act show that a total of 389 test purchase tests were carried out in 2024 for all tobacco and vape products. Just 166 of these were tobacco inspections, almost a 60% drop from 2023 figures. thejournal.ie/illegal-vapes-…