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The smoking profile provides a snapshot of the extent of tobacco use, tobacco-related harm, vaping and measures being taken to reduce smoking-related harms at a local level.
Evidence on the impact of e-cigarettes, information on government policy and regulation, and guidance for organisations on vaping policies.
Find out if you need to pay Tobacco Products Duty if you make or import tobacco, how much it is and when you can suspend or defer payment.
Information relating to the Tobacco and Vapes Bill which was introduced in the House of Commons on 5 November 2024.
The law on smoking in the workplace and what businesses must do to prevent smoking at work
These documents support local healthcare systems dealing with the harm of tobacco and provide guidance for manufacturers and importers on UK regulation.
From 1 January 2014 herbal smoking products will have Tobacco Products Duty charged on them unless they are to be used exclusively for medical purposes.
Get help to classify cigarettes, cigars, raw tobacco, smoking tobacco, tobacco for heating and nicotine substitutes for import and export.
What your business must do to prevent air pollution - local emissions controls, Air Quality Management Areas (AQMAs), eliminating dark smoke, permits for boilers
In smoke control areas you can only use certain types of fuel or exempt appliances - find out if you live in one and what you can burn
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