THE SCOTTISH GROCERS’ FEDERATION (SGF) HAS ISSUED A PLEA FOR PEOPLE WHO USE VAPING PRODUCTS NOT TO BUY FROM ILLICIT SELLERS. ROSS THOMSON 09:59, 03 Jun 2025 West Lothian residents are being

urged to help shut down supplies of illegal vapes across the region. The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has issued a plea for people who use vaping products not to buy from illicit

sellers. And the convenience store trade body, which represents retailers in the region, is urging people to share details of those who they suspect are selling goods illegally to pass on

concerns to trading standards, police or anonymously via Crimestoppers. Single-use vapes became outlawed across the United Kingdom on June 1. All stock needed to be immediately removed from

and unregulated products to be circulating. Article continues below “Our members work incredibly hard to champion responsible community retailing, within the law. Illicit supplies undermine

the great work they do. “With all of that in mind, we are asking people not to buy from illicit sellers and to share any information they have with those responsible for them to the

authorities. If they do not have the information, they cannot act against them.” READ MORE: Petition backing for call to bring back bus service to Livingston Village SGF has issued a special

guide to advise its members how to stay on the right side of the new law. It also encourages members to follow Challenge 25 policies to avoid the risk of illegal sales. The guidance to

retailers from SGF is available here. Article continues below Information about illicit trade can be passed to Police Scotland by calling 101. Details can be shared anonymously with

Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. READ MORE: Award for popular postmaster who's been serving community in Livingston for 30 years DON'T MISS THE LATEST NEWS FROM THE WEST LOTHIAN

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