Ireland to Ban Disposable Vapes, Restrict Nicotine Pouches

The Irish government is set to take significant steps to curb youth access to nicotine products, with Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill seeking Cabinet approval to publish legislation that will ban the sale of disposable vapes. The proposed ban is expected to come into effect six months after the commencement of the act, giving businesses a transition period to sell existing stock.

In addition to the disposable vape ban, Minister Carroll MacNeill will also propose amendments to the Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill to regulate other emerging nicotine products. A key fous will be on nicotine pouches, also known as snus, which are currently not covered by the same laws as tobacco products, making them easier for young people to buy. The new rules will ban the sale of nicotine pouches to individuals under 18.

The legislation, first introduced in 2023, also includes prohibitions on advertising nicotine products within 200 meters of a school, on public transport, and at events aimed at children; these restrictions will now apply to nicotine pouches as well. Further amendments will see restrictions placed on the colors of nicotine and tobacco products, and a ban on point-of-sale displays and advertising in shops to reduce their appeal. This move follows similar actions in the UK, where a ban on single-use vapes took effect in Northern Ireland in June.

• News source: Minister plans to ban disposable vapes and restrict nicotine pouches

• Author
• Recent Posts

Follow

Matthew Ma

Marketing at Ecigator

With over a decade of experience in the e-cigarette industry, Matthew Ma is a seasoned expert in both the manufacturing and usage aspects of vaping products. His extensive background has provided him with a deep understanding of the intricacies and evolving dynamics of e-cigarettes.

Follow

Latest posts by Matthew Ma (see all)

• Moldova to Expand Smoking and Vaping Bans with Heavy Fines Starting June 24 - June 23, 2026
• Oregon, Ohio Enacts Moratorium on New Vape and Tobacco Shops - June 23, 2026
• Montana Advocates Push for $2 Tobacco Tax Increase in 2027 - June 23, 2026

Related posts:

Humber & North Yorkshire Adult Smoking Rates Drop to Record Low Kentucky Introduces New Vape Restrictions, Limiting Sales to FDA-Approved Products Vaping Industry Anticipates Potential FDA Regulation Changes Under Trump Administration Canada Bans Sale of Nicotine Pouches Outside Pharmacies Netherlands Bans Sale of All Nicotine Pouches and Widens Tobacco Rules UK Teens Using Nicotine Pouches Discreetly in Schools: Study