Tamarind Intelligence podcast: The illicit vape problem

Join Tamarind Intelligence founder Tim Phillips and editorial director Barnaby Page to explore the complex world of the illicit e-cigarette trade as they shed light on the scale of the global black market for vapes, the surprising ways in which products can be illicit, the risks posed by this market, and potential solutions.

Illicit e-cigarettes affect everyone in the sector – from manufacturers and suppliers to retailers and consumers. In some regions, these illegal products make up a significant part of the market, creating substantial risks and challenges for businesses and authorities alike.

Tune in to this podcast to understand how illicit vapes could impact your business or organisation, and discover the measures needed to combat them:

New Tamarind Intelligence Podcast

This is the first episode of our new podcast channel where you will find essential insights on market trends, regulatory changes, and data-driven analysis in the vape, cannabis, nicotine, and novel tobacco sectors. Want to understand how regulations will impact these markets and consumer demand? Join our team of specialists, along with regulators, industry leaders, and experts, as we help you navigate industry challenges and prepare you for the future of the market.

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Barnaby Page

Editorial director

Before joining ECigIntelligence in early 2014 as one of its first employees, Barnaby had a 30-year career as a reporter and editor for newspapers, magazines and online services, working in Canada, the US and the Middle East as well as his current British location. He has edited publications covering fields including technology and the advertising industry, and was launch editor of the first large daily online news service in the British regional media. Barnaby also writes on classical music and film for a number of publications. Barnaby manages the editorial and reporting teams and works closely with the analyst teams, to ensure that all content meets high standards of quality and relevance. He also writes for the site occasionally, mostly on science-related issues, and is a member of the Association of British Science Writers.