Preston-based Vaping Company Obtains Regulatory Approvals Ahead of Upcoming Vaping Products Duty
Preston, UK – September 17th, 2026: Acme Vape Ltd, the parent company of the popular IVG brand, has recently announced that it has received approval from HM Revenue & Customs to operate an excise warehouse for vaping products and participate in the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme.
These approvals are essential for Acme Vape Ltd’s preparation for the introduction of the Vaping Products Duty on October 1st, 2026, which is expected to bring significant changes to the UK vaping industry.
Under the new regime, all vaping liquids manufactured or imported into the UK will be subject to a flat duty rate of £2.20 per 10ml, regardless of their nicotine content. This will require all products to carry the appropriate vaping duty stamp before they can be sold in the market, unless they are within an approved duty-suspension arrangement.
The approval of Acme Vape Ltd’s Preston excise warehouse will allow the company to receive, store, and manage eligible products under duty suspension. Additionally, their approval for the Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme authorizes them to purchase and affix official stamps according to the new regulations.
These approvals further strengthen Acme Vape Ltd’s ability to ensure a smooth transition and maintain compliant supply to wholesalers, distributors, and retailers once the new regime takes effect.
Ahsan Bawa, Founder and Group CEO of Acme Vape Ltd, stated, “The introduction of Vaping Products Duty is not just a tax change, but a fundamental change in how legitimate vaping products must be imported, stored, tracked, and released onto the UK market.”
He added, “Our customers can now have greater confidence during this time of significant change. We have made significant investments in our infrastructure, systems, processes, and governance to ensure compliant supply from day one of the new regime.”
Bawa also emphasized the importance of compliance in this transition, stating that it should not be treated as a last-minute administrative exercise but rather as a visible and verifiable part of the supply chain.
Acme Vape Ltd has been diligently preparing for the new duty regime for several months, working on systems for ordering, tracking, and reconciling duty stamps throughout the supply chain.
HMRC has also urged all vaping product manufacturers, importers, and warehouse keepers to ensure they have the necessary approvals and processes in place before October 1st.
These regulatory approvals are crucial for businesses to continue operating under the new regime and avoid potential operational delays and penalties.
Bawa concluded, “We are confident in our preparations and ready for the next phase. We will continue to work closely with our customers and partners as the new regime takes effect.”
Under the transitional rules, eligible unstamped products manufactured or imported into the UK before October 1st, 2026, may continue to be sold until March 31st, 2027. From April 1st, 2027, all vaping products outside of duty suspension in the UK must have a valid vaping duty stamp.
About Acme Vape Ltd:
Acme Vape Ltd is the Preston-based company behind the popular IVG brand, which has been internationally distributed since 2016. The company specializes in developing and supplying vaping products for adult nicotine consumers and operates in various channels, including wholesale, specialist retail, e-commerce, and major retail markets in the UK and internationally.
Their portfolio includes IVG PRO, IVG PRO 2, IVG NEXiO, and IVG SMART MAX, and they have established quality-management, product-compliance, and supply-chain controls throughout their process.
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