Shops found to be flouting single-use vape ban
Summary
Nearly two weeks after the UK banned the sale of single-use vapes, some shops in Yorkshire are still selling them. An undercover investigation by the BBC found that nearly half of the visited stores continue to sell these banned items, despite the risk of fines or jail time for repeat offenders.Key Facts
- The sale of single-use disposable vapes was banned in the UK from 1 June.
- An undercover BBC reporter found that almost half of 21 stores visited in Yorkshire were still selling these vapes.
- Shopkeepers found breaking the law can face a £200 fine, with repeat offenders risking jail.
- The ban aims to protect children's health and reduce environmental harm caused by vape waste.
- The government previously linked single-use vapes to a rise in youth vaping.
- Vape usage in England increased by over 400% between 2012 and 2023.
- Some shopkeepers openly admitted to selling banned vapes to clear out old stock.
- In contrast, some shops in North Yorkshire refused to sell the illegal vapes when approached.
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