New study reveals significant lack of targeted enforcement is fuelling youth vaping
New study reveals significant lack of targeted enforcement is fuelling youth vaping as ministers look to crackdown on underage sales Data gathered through FOI requests by Arcus Compliance has shone a light on the activities of Trading Standards teams across the country in addressing youth access and illegal products. The findings show that across […]
Alarming Lack of Prosecutions for Underage/Illicit Vape Sales Revealed in New Report
Alarming Lack of Prosecutions for Underage/Illicit Vape Sales Revealed in New Report A forthcoming research report by Arcus Compliance has shed light on the alarming lack of prosecutions for underage and illicit vape sales in major UK cities. The preliminary findings, which cover the period from 2021 to April 2023, indicate a woefully inadequate response […]
New FOI data indicates that ‘thinly spread’ Trading Standards teams mean unscrupulous vape traders are getting off scot-free
New Freedom Of Information (FOI) data indicates that ‘thinly spread’ Trading Standards teams mean unscrupulous vape traders are getting off scot-free. Just two successful prosecutions were made against illicit vape traders across six major UK cities over the past three years. Less than £2,500 in penalties – the maximum for one offender – was issued […]
Taking Action against Rogue Firms Exploiting Children with Vaping
Our Managing Director Robert Sidebottom shares his view. Introduction: The recent government announcement regarding the crackdown on rogue firms targeting children with free samples and the increased efforts to keep illegal vapes out of schools is a significant step forward. As a member of the UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA), I applaud these measures, which […]
The Vape Industry: Moving into a Compliance Phase
Insights from our Managing Director, Robert Sidebottom In recent months, the vape industry has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. From non-compliance concerns to illegal levels of e-liquid, the industry has been under fire for its failure to comply with regulations. However, as with any new technology, controversy and concern for public welfare […]
Phoenix 2 Retail and Arcus Compliance unveil new vape compliance testing scheme
Vape and alternative nicotine products distributor Phoenix 2 Retail has teamed up with Arcus Compliance to launch the ‘Pre 2 Post-Market Compliance Testing Program’ to support and maintain standards across the vape FMCG market. Phoenix 2 Retail claimed that it had identified a need for such a vigorous testing initiative after supporting a voluntary withdrawal […]
Arcus Compliance Ltd appoints Robert Sidebottom as Managing Director
The Wales-based, international company Arcus Compliance Ltd, announced today (26 January 2023) that it has appointed Robert Sidebottom as its new Managing Director. An experienced business leader, Sidebottom will succeed Lee Bryan and assume responsibilities for the strategic growth of the company, commencing 6th March 2023. Arcus Compliance makes compliance simpler and more affordable. Its […]
Five most common regulatory pitfalls for vaping products identified for retailers
Compliance experts Arcus Compliance have drawn up a list of the five most common ways in which vaping products can fall short of regulators’ requirements. It provides wholesalers and retailers, especially convenience stores and supermarket chains, with a useful checklist they can use to challenge producers before agreeing to stock their products. Based on industry-wide […]
Convenience retailers should expect much closer scrutiny in the wake of the Khan review, warns Lee Bryan
Retailers, wholesalers and distributors can take a leading role in ensuring they do not trade in non-UK compliant and counterfeit products. Our Managing Director, Lee Bryan, warned that convenience retailers should expect much closer scrutiny in the wake of the Khan review into smoking. All eyes are on the vaping sector since Dr Javed Khan […]
Arcus Compliance Ltd appoints new Non-Executive Director
Arcus Compliance Ltd is delighted to announce the appointment of a new Non-Executive Director (NED), Robert Sidebottom. Mr Sidebottom has broad commercial, management, and board-level experience across the vape and CBD sectors. He is the Group Managing Director for the Eco Vape Ltd Group of companies and was formerly the Managing Director for the vape […]