Summary
From June 1, 2025, selling or supplying disposable vapes will be illegal in the UK to reduce environmental harm and curb youth vaping. The law includes fines and potential prison time for violators and introduces a vaping tax in 2026. The ban is part of broader efforts to regulate vaping products and minimize their environmental impact.
Key Facts
- From June 1, 2025, it will be illegal for businesses in the UK to sell disposable vapes.
- Retailers breaking the law face fines and possible prison sentences.
- Only reusable vapes with rechargeable batteries will be allowed.
- A new vaping tax of £2.20 per 10ml will start on October 1, 2026.
- Advertising and sponsorship for vapes will be banned under a new government bill.
- More than six million illegal vapes were seized in England in recent years.
- Disposable vapes are harmful to the environment and difficult to recycle.
- Around 18% of children aged 11-17 have tried vaping, with about 7% currently vaping.
