Ep. 13 – The Practical Realities of Excise Tax & Illicit Trade: Oliver Barry on Vaping Regulations

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00:27 – Oliver Barry shares his journey from smoking to vaping and how he entered the vaping industry.
13:22 – Reflecting on his experience, Oliver discusses how the vaping landscape has evolved over time.
15:03 – Barry and Kurt explore the practical implications of vaping regulations and address concerns around youth vaping.
21:29 – The discussion shifts to the illicit cigarette trade and how excise duty has worsened the issue.
28:18 – Examining the practical limitations of the Tobacco Bill, Oliver highlights the importance of online shopping and argues that vaping should not be regulated in the same way as tobacco.
35:49 – Oliver’s message to the government: the need for collaboration with vaping industry stakeholders to develop more effective policies.