Vaping 2030: A Vision For The Next Five Years


When our respondents were asked about the future of underage vaping:
“The data in this report shows that age verification at the point of sale can be absent and is being bypassed at least 76% of the time or failing to happen in shops. This lack of age verification has created a worrying level of youth vaping which must be tackled. If it is not, we risk an increase in youth vaping and addiction. I believe that the IKE AV technology provides us a way with which we can halt vaping prevalence effectively. The UK and U.S. governments now need to ask themselves how serious they are in finding effective solutions to youth vaping.”
—Sairah Salim-Sartoni, BSc MSc CPsychol
We envision a future where underage vaping and illicit trade of vapes are no longer a looming public health crises, but challenges decisively met through collective action and responsible innovation.
Real change takes a coalition. By uniting industry leaders, educators, public health advocates, and policymakers, we are putting underage vaping reduction on the global agenda and setting the stage for policy and technology that truly protects youth everywhere.
We’re also technology innovators that recognize technology can only go so far. Our scalable, privacy-first solutions, anchored in rigorous identity verification and product authentication, can only achieve their full potential when backed by strong partnerships, strategic regulatory frameworks, and a shared commitment to harm reduction.
To achieve lasting impact, we must incentivize responsible innovation and reward companies that invest in safer, more trustworthy products. Furthermore, by advocating for smarter regulation we’re building a compelling case for a future where technology and policy work hand-in-hand to protect young people, restore consumer trust, and create a level playing field.
Our ultimate goal is to become the global gold standard for youth protection and responsible access, ensuring that vaping’s next chapter is defined by transparency, security, and public good.
Thank you for reading IKE Tech’s latest whitepaper. Through our proprietary data, third party insight, key stakeholder commentary, and our own advocacy, we can conclude the following about a positive future for the reduction of illicit market vape sales and underage vaping:
Download the reportReducing underage vaping requires more than technology innovation alone. It demands true collaboration between industry, regulators, retailers, educators, and public health advocates to close the gaps exploited by the illicit market and ensure lasting impact.
Smarter, privacy-first solutions like real-time age verification and robust product authentication need policy frameworks that reward companies investing in youth protection and harm reduction, creating a more trustworthy and transparent market where illicit trade can no longer thrive.
By combining rigorous technological safeguards with strong regulatory support and community engagement, we can make the vision of a vape-free youth generation a reality, setting new global standards and protecting the next generation from harm.
The proprietary data referenced in this whitepaper was sourced from an online survey of 5,000 respondents: 2,000 UK adults; 2,000 U.S. adults; 500 UK children aged 15-17 via their parents; and 500 U.S. children aged 15-17 via their parents. It was commissioned by Clarity Global on behalf of IKE Technology and conducted by market research company OnePoll, following the Market Research Society's code of conduct. Data was collected between the 3 June 2025 and 10 June 2025. OnePoll are MRS Company Partners, corporate membership of ESOMAR and Members of the British Polling Council.