Disposable e-cigarettes are more toxic than traditional cigarettes, researchers say Lead and other harmful metals linked to cancer were found in disposable e-cigarettes The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025
Elf Bar and other e-cigarette makers dodged US customs and taxes after China's ban on vaping flavors (cloned) Until recently, the Chinese manufacturer behind Elf Bar e-cigarettes was able to slip its products passed U.S. customs officials The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023
Elf Bar and other e-cigarette makers dodged US customs and taxes after China's ban on vaping flavors Until recently, the Chinese manufacturer behind Elf Bar e-cigarettes was able to slip its products passed U.S. customs officials The Independent UK · Dec 19, 2023
US officials block Elf Bar-maker from importing 1.4 million illegal e-cigarettes U.S. officials recently seized more than 1.4 million illegal e-cigarettes from the Chinese manufacturer behind Elf Bar The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2023
Lawmakers seek action against Elf Bar and other fruity e-cigarettes imported from China House lawmakers are demanding information on federal efforts to stop the influx of kid-appealing electronic cigarettes from China The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2023
Vape company ordered to take down 'misleading' London bus adverts over environmental claims Campaigners had criticised the bus adverts over the environmental impact of disposable vapes Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2023
Elf Bar vape adverts banned in UK over ‘greener’ recycling claims Ads gave misleading impression that recycling vapes is easy and can be done at home, says watchdog The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2023
Ice Cream Truck Morgues Plus: House speaker skirmishes, college wokeness collapsing, Elf Bar, North Korea, and more... Reason · Oct 16, 2023
Tories accept £350,000 donation from vape firm despite crackdown on e-cigarettes for children Rishi Sunak had promised ‘crackdown’ on vaping products targeted at children The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023
Elf bar: Campaigners criticise London bus ads for ‘greenwashing’ disposable vapes Greenpeace accuses disposable vape company of ‘blatant greenwashing’ over TfL ads Evening Standard · Aug 11, 2023
Thousands of e-cigarettes are pouring into the US despite FDA crackdown on fruity flavors The number of different e-cigarette devices sold in the U.S. has nearly tripled to over 9,000, despite a three-year effort by the Food and Drug Administration to crack down on kid-friendly flavors The Independent UK · Jun 27, 2023
FDA warns stores to stop selling Elf Bar, the top disposable e-cigarette in the U.S. The warning from the Food and Drug Administration is the latest attempt by regulators to crack down on illegal disposable vapes that have poured into U.S. stores in recent years. WEKU · Jun 23, 2023
FDA warns stores to stop selling Elf Bar, the top disposable e-cigarette in the US U.S. regulators have sent warning letters to dozens of retailers selling fruity disposable e-cigarettes, including the current best-selling brand, Elf Bar The Independent UK · Jun 22, 2023
Disposable vape sales soared after FDA focused efforts elsewhere E-cigarette sales surged during the pandemic, a spike concentrated in disposable vapes after they took a back seat in federal enforcement. Roll Call · Jun 22, 2023
The Independent UK · May 9, 2023 Watchdog bans TikTok vape ads for Elf Bar and HQD Tech The Advertising Standards Authority ruled that the ads must not appear again.
The National (Scotland) · Mar 5, 2023 Major supermarkets remove vape products from shelves amid urgent health concern Two leading supermarkets have removed popular vaping products from shelves amid serious health concerns ...
Daily Mirror · Mar 4, 2023 Two major supermarkets pull ANOTHER vaping product from shelves over safety concerns Elf Bar's Lost Mary vapes have reportedly been removed from two supermarket's shelves after they were found to contain 50 per cent more than the legal nicotine limit
Daily Mirror · Feb 10, 2023 Another supermarket announces nationwide ban on vape product - full list Asda initially said it was only working with the Elf Bar 600 supplier, however, it has now joined other major UK supermarkets temporarily banning the sale of the vape product
Daily Mirror · Feb 10, 2023 Popular vape banned by Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons - all you need to know Three major supermarkets - Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Morrisons - have removed watermelon flavoured Elf Bar 600 vapes from sale following an investigation into the product
Evening Standard · Feb 10, 2023 What are Elf Bar vapes and why have they been recalled? An investgation found the popular e-cigarettes contained illegal quantities of nicotine
Irish Mirror · Feb 9, 2023 HSE 'looking into' reports of Elf Bars with illegal nicotine content as UK supermarkets issue ban There has not yet been confirmation that Elf Bars with an unsafe level of nicotine are currently stocked in Irish supermarkets. However Vape Business Ireland said they were 'gravely concerned' about reports.
Chronicle Live · Feb 9, 2023 Tesco, Morrisons and Sainsbury's impose nationwide ban on Elf Bar vapes after investigation The Elf Vape brand - which was launched in 2021 - sells in the region of 2.5 million Elf Bar 600s a week across the UK, accounting for two in three disposable vapes across the nation
Daily Record · Feb 9, 2023 Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons pull disposable vapes from shelves due to nicotine levels Major supermarkets have responded to certain vape products having illegal nicotine products, a month after the Daily Record launched our Bin The Vapes campaign.
Daily Mirror · Feb 9, 2023 Tesco, Sainsbury's and Morrisons issue nationwide BAN on product after investigation The Elf Vape brand, which only launched in 2021, sells around 2.5million Elf Bars 600s in the UK every week and accounts for two in three of all disposable vapes
Belfast Live · Feb 6, 2023 Northern Irish vape company removes Elf Bar products over nicotine strength concerns Elf Bar vapes were found to have 50% more than the legal limit of nicotine in them