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Public backs the measures in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill which will phase out the sale of tobacco products for those aged 15 or younger this year, and bring in more restrictions on vaping, is close to reaching its final stages in Parliament.…

Disposable vape ban takes effect

The UK’s disposable vape ban came into force at the beginning of the month (1st June 2025). The ban was introduced by the government to limit the environmental damage the irresponsible disposing of these vapes was causing. Additionally,…

Cloud Security: What it is and how it can benefit your organisation

In the modern age of security, cloud-based systems are transforming how businesses and individuals monitor their premises. These advanced solutions leverage cloud storage to offer scalable, flexible, and remotely accessible options for enhancing security measures. What…

Guidance issued on disposable vape ban

Government guidance has been issued to businesses impacted by the disposable vape ban which takes effect from 1st June this year. This includes all types of shops or online retailers that sell vapes, vape manufacturers, importers and…

Easy ways to access your HALO Smart Sensor data

The powerful vape detector, the HALO Smart Sensor, provides real-time notifications sent as emails so you can access historical data through these messages. However, it is also possible to access each device and to download a log…

Halo Smart Sensor 3C offers enhanced protection features

We are now offering the latest model of the HALO Smart Sensor, the 3C, to organisations across south-west England. This advanced vape detector has the existing powerful sensors of previous models plus extra features that can support a range…

Rising number of vapers who have were never regular smokers

A scientific study published in The Lancet Public Health Journal recently revealed that there there are now around one million vapers in the UK who were never regular smokers. This was partly driven by the growth of…

Concerns in schools about added risks of vaping

School and college leaders are dealing with increased risks associated with their student vaping recent research from the University of Bath has revealed. An investigation led by the university's Professor of Applied Biochemistry University, Chris Pudney, found that…

Businesses need to consider vape detection

Recent figures suggest that vape detection within public places and work places may become more necessary. The latest research from health charity Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) found the proportion of adults who vape has…

Maintaining the reliability of your HALO Smart Sensor

HALO Smart Sensors have proven to be highly accurate monitoring devices, and have been particularly popular for their successful vape detection, but to ensure reliability they do need to be kept clean. These are IoT devices…