New laws on the sale of tobacco and nicotine inhaling products, such as e-cigarettes, come into force on February 2nd. Photograph: Jacob King/PA WireA “serious crackdown” is needed against retailers breaching the new tobacco nicotine licensing system, the trade association for vaping retailers has said. British American Tobacco said the new licensing system for the sale of tobacco and nicotine inhaling products, such as e-cigarettes, should cover nicotine pouches. Responsible Vaping Ireland (RVI), a trade body for vaping product retailers, said the system will only succeed if accompanied by a “serious crackdown on non-compliant operators, particularly phone shops selling vapes illegally”. British American Tobacco (BAT) – which owns vaping brand Vuse – has called for the licensing system for vaping and tobacco products to include nicotine pouches.

Source: The Irish Times February 02, 2026 10:31 UTC