UK Vaping Industry Association
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AbbreviationUKVIA
FormationSeptember 9, 2016
FoundersGroup of leading vaping brands
| Abbreviation | UKVIA |
|---|---|
| Formation | September 9, 2016 |
| Founders | Group of leading vaping brands |
| Type | Trade association |
| Legal status | Company |
| Purpose | Representing the e‑cigarette and vaping industry in the United Kingdom |
| Location | |
Region served | United Kingdom |
| Services | Advocacy for the industry |
| Leader | John Dunne |
| Funding | Members contributions |
| Website | ukvia |
The UK Vaping Industry Association is a British trade association for the electronic cigarette and vaping industry in the United Kingdom. It has offices in Smith Square.
It has a 10 point code of conduct. This specifically prevents the marketing of vape devices to anyone under 18.[1] It requires retailers to use “Challenge 25” in their stores, and have robust online age sales verification.[2]
It has criticised "unscrupulous retailers" who sell electronic cigarettes to teenagers, which is illegal, and called for better enforcement of the law.[3]