The Channel Islands have enacted a total ban on the import and sale of disposable vapes effective this Saturday (2026-02-01), initiating a major shift in local tobacco policy. While government officials cite rising youth usage rates as the primary driver, local traders argue the measure will fail to curb consumption and paradoxically increase environmental waste. Simultaneously, Guernsey is preparing to escalate financial deterrents with a new tax of £2.10 per 10ml of vape liquid scheduled for October.