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Spectator
a day ago
- Politics
- Spectator
The disposable vape ban has changed nothing
I felt a mixture of annoyance and relief when I bought my first non-disposable Elf Bar last weekend, ahead of the disposable vape ban. Relieved, because to all intents and purposes, the new vape is identical to the old one. It looks the same, tastes the same and costs the same. The only difference is that when you give it a tug, a 'reusable' pod slides out. Annoyed, because after all the fuss over the ban over the past few years – panicked headlines, furious parents, relentless lobbying – vaping is effectively unchanged. What a waste of time and energy. In the next few days, a third emotion started to creep in: fear. I can't be the only one to have noticed that the new vapes are just as delicious and, in practice, as disposable as the old ones. I can already picture the shock, horror and outrage of the anti-vape coalition as they realise it too. Now instead of claiming victory and moving on to their next target, they will double down and push for a total ban. That is the state of play in China, birthplace of the Elf Bar. These vapes, launched in 2018 by Chinese entrepreneur Zhang Shengwei's Shenzhen iMiracle, are banned in the country that makes them. Not that this has held the company back: 2.5 million are sold each week in Britain alone. The second battle in the war on vapes is already under way. Proposals for bland, flavourless, sludge-coloured vapes, bereft of the joy and pleasure of their predecessors, are being considered by the government. If the anti-vape coalition wins this round, I fear I'll be forced back to cigarettes.
Time Business News
2 days ago
- Business
- Time Business News
Crystal Pro Max 10000 (Box of 10): Disposable Vape Experience
In a competitive vaping market, the Crystal Pro Max 10000 Box Of 10 proves that disposable doesn't have to mean basic. With sleek aesthetics, powerful performance, and flavor options that rival premium refillable systems, it stands tall as a go-to option for hassle-free, high-volume vaping. The Crystal Pro Max 10000 is crafted with a transparent, crystal-inspired casing, giving it a premium look and feel. It fits comfortably in your hand and pocket, yet it feels solid—not flimsy like many lower-end disposables. Ergonomic Mouthpiece : Shaped for a natural draw. : Shaped for a natural draw. Anti-leak Technology : Helps keep your device (and your bag or pocket) mess-free. : Helps keep your device (and your bag or pocket) mess-free. LED Indicator Light : Flashes to indicate low battery or puff limit reached. : Flashes to indicate low battery or puff limit reached. Minimalist Branding: Keeps the look clean, classy, and discreet. This is a device that doesn't just perform well—it looks the part, too. What truly sets the Crystal Pro Max Plus 10000 Box Of 10 apart is how well it performs under real-world usage. Thanks to mesh coil technology, the vapor production is impressive for a disposable. You'll get dense clouds without sacrificing smoothness. This makes it enjoyable for both casual vapers and those transitioning from mods. Unlike many disposables that lose flavor after a few hundred puffs, the Crystal Pro Max 10000 maintains flavor integrity for most of its lifespan. That's a huge plus for users who hate that 'burnt' or faded taste that often comes with cheaper brands. The device is completely button-free. Simply inhale to activate—making it as intuitive as it gets. It's ideal for beginners or those who don't want to fiddle with complicated settings. If you vape regularly throughout the day, the 10,000-puff capacity saves you from constantly needing replacements. One device can last several days or even weeks, depending on usage. No need to refill, recharge frequently, or maintain coils. Just open the pack, inhale, and go. With its compact form factor and long battery life, it's perfect for travel. You won't need to carry juice bottles, chargers, or spares. Buying a box of 10 gives you extra units to share with friends or keep stocked in a shop or convenience store. Many users even keep different flavors on hand depending on mood or occasion. Feature Crystal Pro Max 10000 Elf Bar 6000 Lost Mary BM6000 Puff Count 10,000 6,000 6,000 Rechargeable Yes (Type-C) Yes Yes Nicotine Strength 2% (20mg) 2% 2% Coil Type Mesh Mesh Dual Coil Flavors Available 40+ 25+ 20+ Airflow Control Yes Limited No Box of 10 Option Yes Rare Limited As you can see, Crystal Pro Max holds its own—and often surpasses—popular competitors in several categories. Here's a deeper dive into some top flavors to try when selecting your box of 10: Blueberry Raspberry – A balanced berry mix with tart raspberry on the exhale. – A balanced berry mix with tart raspberry on the exhale. Cherry Cola – Fizzy and sweet with a nostalgic twist. – Fizzy and sweet with a nostalgic twist. Triple Mango – Tropical and juicy, perfect for summer vibes. – Tropical and juicy, perfect for summer vibes. Fresh Mint – A clean, icy blast that's great for clearing the palate. – A clean, icy blast that's great for clearing the palate. Strawberry Kiwi – Sweet with a subtle sour undertone. – Sweet with a subtle sour undertone. Gummy Bear – Just like the candy—sweet, fruity, and fun. – Just like the candy—sweet, fruity, and fun. Blue Razz Lemonade – Combines the zing of lemonade with candy-like blue raspberry. You can often mix and match in a single box or order themed sets like 'All Mint,' 'Tropical Pack,' or 'Candy Series.' Before clicking 'add to cart,' consider these tips: Mix Up Flavors: Don't stick to just one. Even your favorite can get dull after 10,000 puffs. Check for Authenticity: Only buy from reputable retailers to avoid counterfeits. Compare Retailers: Prices can vary widely—some offer boxes from £65.99 to £89.99 depending on current deals. Store Properly: Keep devices in a cool, dry place to preserve flavor and battery life. Recycle Responsibly: Dispose of used devices properly at designated e-waste points. In short: Yes. Absolutely. The Crystal Pro Max 10000 hits the sweet spot between power, flavor, and value. It combines the ease of use of a disposable with features usually found in reusable systems—mesh coils, adjustable airflow, and rechargeability. Buying a box of 10 elevates the value significantly, offering both savings and convenience. Whether you're stocking up for personal use or sharing among friends, this bulk option delivers an elevated experience for a reasonable price. If you're ready to upgrade your disposable vape game, the Crystal Pro Max 10000 Box of 10 should be at the top of your list. TIME BUSINESS NEWS
Scottish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Will you get fined if you're spotted using a disposable vape? Everything you need to know as ban comes into force
Scroll down to find out more VAPE A MINUTE Will you get fined if you're spotted using a disposable vape? Everything you need to know as ban comes into force Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) BRITS could be fined hundreds of pounds following the government's recent disposable vape ban. A ban on single use e-cigs has now kicked in as part of a crackdown to stop kids getting hooked. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 Disposable vapes are now banned in the UK Credit: Alamy 3 The aim is to prevent youths taking up the habit and to protect the environment Credit: Alamy The disposable vape ban has made it illegal for any retailer to sell single single use vapes online or in store after coming into effect on June 1. Only reusable vapes can now be sold as the government aims to prevent youths picking up the habit and protect the environment. But e-smokers may wonder whether they'll be fined if they're seen smoking one of the disposable devices. Under the new legislation, rogue traders who continue to sell disposable vapes will be fined £200. Serial offenders could face criminal charges of an unlimited fine or a prison sentence of up to two years. But these fines only apply to supplying disposable vapes. Those who have stocked up and are still smoking the devices following the ban won't be fined. As a result, online vendors were desperate to avoid being stuck with illegal stock before the deadline leading to huge discounts and fire sales. One site was boasting a "UK Vape Bargain Blast" ahead of the deadline, selling Flavaah Bar disposable vapes for 29p each, down from £5. The popular Elf Bar vapes were also down from a fiver at just 49p. In store outfits also saw users stocking up on single-use vapes. The Sun spoke to Douglas Eccles from Rustic Vapez before the ban was put in place, who agreed with the ban but noted how it left customers "panicking". Disposable vapes will be banned across UK by next summer to stop Britain's kids from getting hooked He said: "Everyone's panicking thinking all disposables are gone from Sunday, but it's not going to go that way. "A lot of people are bulk-buying them because a lot of shops are doing them really cheap because they know that any stock they've got from Sunday they've got to take off the shelves." But the ban could backfire with a slew of consequences, according to industry leaders. Experts fear the ban could result in vapes losing their original purpose as an aid to quit smoking. They warn that smokers who used vapes to help kick cigarettes may now return to the deadly habit. Even worse, they could turn to unregulated vapes which can have potentially serious health consequences. Instead, experts say the ban was a "disproportionate response" and looking at existing laws and education should have been considered first. Kate Pike, the lead officer for tobacco and vaping at the Chartered Trading Standards Institute, said it was a 'worry' that reusable vapes cost the same as disposables. She told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: 'It's a real worry that people will continue to use them as single-use disposable and therefore it won't help limit the damage to the environment.' Industry leaders have also warned that disposable products will soon be replaced with near identical reusable vapes as sellers scramble to get new legal models onto shelves. Additionally, campaigners We Vape said the new law will create a black market that is "impossible to enforce". Smoking vs. vaping VAPING has been touted as an effective tool to help people quit smoking. Though vaping is substantially less harmful than smoking, the habit isn't completely harmless and comes with its own set of risks. The NHS only recommends it for adult smokers, to support quitting smoking. GP and author Dr Philippa Kaye explained to The Sun that the differences between vaping and smoking - and whether one is better than the other - is "complicated". "In a nutshell, vaping is better than smoking, but breathing air is better than vaping at all." Vaping exposes users to far fewer toxins - and at lower levels - than smoking cigarettes. Switching to vaping significantly reduces your exposure to toxins that can cause cancer, lung disease, and diseases of the heart and circulation like heart attack and stroke. These diseases are not caused by nicotine, which is relatively harmless to health. But research has still linked vaping to a higher risk of failure and lung disease. Health risks of cigarettes Smokers are more likely than nonsmokers to develop heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer Smokers are at greater risk for diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels Smoking can cause lung disease by damaging your airways and the small air sacs Smoking can cause cancer almost anywhere in your body It affects overall health too, such as your mouth, eyes, immune system and fertility Health risks of vaping They can cause side effects such as throat and mouth irritation, headache, cough and feeling sick They could lead to tooth decay They could damage heart health They could cause lung disease They could slow brain development Read more on how vaping can affect your health here. Sources: NHS, CDC
The Irish Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Will you get fined if you're spotted using a disposable vape? Everything you need to know as ban comes into force
BRITS could be fined hundreds of pounds following the government's recent disposable vape ban. A ban on Advertisement 3 Disposable vapes are now banned in the UK Credit: Alamy 3 The aim is to prevent youths taking up the habit and to protect the environment Credit: Alamy The disposable vape ban has made it illegal for any retailer to sell single single use vapes online or in store after coming into effect on June 1. Only reusable vapes can now be sold as the government aims to prevent youths picking up the habit and protect the environment. But e-smokers may wonder whether they'll be fined if they're seen smoking one of the disposable devices. Under the new legislation, rogue traders who continue to sell disposable vapes will be fined £200. Advertisement Read more News Serial offenders could face criminal charges of an unlimited fine or a prison sentence of up to two years. But these fines only apply to supplying disposable vapes. Those who have stocked up and are still smoking the devices following the ban won't be fined. As a result, online vendors were desperate to avoid being stuck with illegal stock before the deadline leading to Advertisement Most read in The Sun One site was boasting a "UK Vape Bargain Blast" ahead of the deadline, selling Flavaah Bar disposable vapes for 29p each, down from £5. The popular Elf Bar vapes were also down from a fiver at just 49p. The Sun spoke to Douglas Eccles from Rustic Vapez before the ban was put in place, who agreed with the ban but noted how it left customers "panicking". Advertisement Disposable vapes will be banned across UK by next summer to stop Britain's kids from getting hooked He said: "Everyone's panicking thinking all disposables are gone from Sunday, but it's not going to go that way. "A lot of people are bulk-buying them because a lot of shops are doing them really cheap because they know that any stock they've got from Sunday they've got to take off the shelves." But the ban could backfire with a slew of consequences, according to industry leaders. Experts fear the ban could result in vapes losing their original purpose as an aid to quit smoking. Advertisement They warn that smokers who used vapes to help kick cigarettes may now return to the deadly habit. Even worse, they could turn to Instead, experts say the ban was a "disproportionate response" and looking at existing laws and education should have been considered first. Kate Pike, the lead officer for Advertisement She told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: 'It's a real worry that people will continue to use them as single-use disposable and therefore it won't help limit the damage to the environment.' Industry leaders have also warned that disposable products will soon be replaced with near identical reusable vapes as sellers scramble to get new legal models onto shelves. Additionally, campaigners We Vape said the new law will create a black market that is "impossible to enforce". Smoking vs. vaping VAPING has been touted as an effective tool to help people quit smoking. Though vaping is substantially less harmful than smoking, the habit isn't completely harmless and comes with its own set of risks. The NHS only recommends it for adult smokers, to support quitting smoking. GP and author Dr Philippa Kaye explained to The Sun that the differences between vaping and smoking - and whether one is better than the other - is "complicated". "In a nutshell, vaping is better than smoking, but breathing air is better than vaping at all." Vaping exposes users to far fewer toxins - and at lower levels - than smoking cigarettes. Switching to vaping significantly reduces your exposure to toxins that can cause cancer, lung disease, and diseases of the heart and circulation like heart attack and stroke. These diseases are not caused by nicotine, which is relatively harmless to health. But research has still linked vaping to a higher risk of failure and lung disease. Health risks of cigarettes Smokers are more likely than nonsmokers to develop heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer Smokers are at greater risk for diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels Smoking can cause lung disease by damaging your airways and the small air sacs Smoking can cause cancer almost anywhere in your body It affects overall health too, such as your mouth, eyes, immune system and fertility Health risks of vaping They can cause side effects such as throat and mouth irritation, headache, cough and feeling sick They could lead to tooth decay They could damage heart health They could cause lung disease They could slow brain development Read more on how vaping can affect your health Sources : NHS, CDC 3 Online and in-store vendors slashed prices to sell off their disposable vape stock Credit: Shutterstock Editorial Advertisement
The Sun
3 days ago
- Business
- The Sun
Will you get fined if you're spotted using a disposable vape? Everything you need to know as ban comes into force
BRITS could be fined hundreds of pounds following the government's recent disposable vape ban. A ban on single use e-cigs has now kicked in as part of a crackdown to stop kids getting hooked. 3 3 The disposable vape ban has made it illegal for any retailer to sell single single use vapes online or in store after coming into effect on June 1. Only reusable vapes can now be sold as the government aims to prevent youths picking up the habit and protect the environment. But e-smokers may wonder whether they'll be fined if they're seen smoking one of the disposable devices. Under the new legislation, rogue traders who continue to sell disposable vapes will be fined £200. Serial offenders could face criminal charges of an unlimited fine or a prison sentence of up to two years. But these fines only apply to supplying disposable vapes. Those who have stocked up and are still smoking the devices following the ban won't be fined. As a result, online vendors were desperate to avoid being stuck with illegal stock before the deadline leading to huge discounts and fire sales. One site was boasting a "UK Vape Bargain Blast" ahead of the deadline, selling Flavaah Bar disposable vapes for 29p each, down from £5. The popular Elf Bar vapes were also down from a fiver at just 49p. In store outfits also saw users stocking up on single-use vapes. The Sun spoke to Douglas Eccles from Rustic Vapez before the ban was put in place, who agreed with the ban but noted how it left customers "panicking". Disposable vapes will be banned across UK by next summer to stop Britain's kids from getting hooked He said: "Everyone's panicking thinking all disposables are gone from Sunday, but it's not going to go that way. "A lot of people are bulk-buying them because a lot of shops are doing them really cheap because they know that any stock they've got from Sunday they've got to take off the shelves." But the ban could backfire with a slew of consequences, according to industry leaders. Experts fear the ban could result in vapes losing their original purpose as an aid to quit smoking. They warn that smokers who used vapes to help kick cigarettes may now return to the deadly habit. Even worse, they could turn to unregulated vapes which can have potentially serious health consequences. Instead, experts say the ban was a "disproportionate response" and looking at existing laws and education should have been considered first. Kate Pike, the lead officer for tobacco and vaping at the Chartered Trading Standards Institute, said it was a 'worry' that reusable vapes cost the same as disposables. She told BBC Radio 4's Today programme: 'It's a real worry that people will continue to use them as single-use disposable and therefore it won't help limit the damage to the environment.' Industry leaders have also warned that disposable products will soon be replaced with near identical reusable vapes as sellers scramble to get new legal models onto shelves. Additionally, campaigners We Vape said the new law will create a black market that is "impossible to enforce". Smoking vs. vaping VAPING has been touted as an effective tool to help people quit smoking. Though vaping is substantially less harmful than smoking, the habit isn't completely harmless and comes with its own set of risks. The NHS only recommends it for adult smokers, to support quitting smoking. GP and author Dr Philippa Kaye explained to The Sun that the differences between vaping and smoking - and whether one is better than the other - is "complicated". "In a nutshell, vaping is better than smoking, but breathing air is better than vaping at all." Vaping exposes users to far fewer toxins - and at lower levels - than smoking cigarettes. Switching to vaping significantly reduces your exposure to toxins that can cause cancer, lung disease, and diseases of the heart and circulation like heart attack and stroke. These diseases are not caused by nicotine, which is relatively harmless to health. But research has still linked vaping to a higher risk of failure and lung disease. Health risks of cigarettes Smokers are more likely than nonsmokers to develop heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer Smokers are at greater risk for diseases that affect the heart and blood vessels Smoking can cause lung disease by damaging your airways and the small air sacs Smoking can cause cancer almost anywhere in your body It affects overall health too, such as your mouth, eyes, immune system and fertility Health risks of vaping They can cause side effects such as throat and mouth irritation, headache, cough and feeling sick They could lead to tooth decay They could damage heart health They could cause lung disease They could slow brain development Read more on how vaping can affect your health here. Sources: NHS, CDC 3
