Austria is set to ban disposable e-cigarettes (vapes), following the lead of several other European countries. Health State Secretary Ulrike Königsberger-Ludwig announced the planned prohibition, justifying it with both public health and environmental concerns. She highlighted that these single-use products contain harmful substances and often serve as an entry point to smoking for young people.
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A new bill has been introduced in Colombia’s Congress by Senator Norma Hurtado proposing a ban on the manufacturing, importation, commercialization, and distribution of single-use disposable vaping devices. The initiative aims to address the negative impacts of these products on both public health and the environment.
Read moreThe government of Jersey has confirmed it will ban single-use vapes to protect the environment and curb use among children. Minister for Infrastructure Andy Jehan has signed a commencement order making it illegal to import or supply disposable vapes starting from August 1st.
Read moreThe United Kingdom has taken a decisive and widely publicized step to address the “nasty” issue of single-use e-cigarettes. As of June 1, 2025, a nationwide ban on the sale and supply of disposable vapes is officially in force. The government’s stated aims are clear: to tackle the “alarming rise in youth vaping” and to curb the significant environmental damage caused by millions of these devices being discarded weekly. When the ban was announced in October 2024, Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh described disposables as “extremely wasteful” and a “blight on our towns and cities.” But as the ban takes effect, a critical question emerges: will it actually work? Early indications from retailers, consumers, and public health experts suggest the reality is complex, with a market already adapting in ways that may undermine the ban’s core objectives.
Read moreThe Bulgarian Parliament has voted to prohibit the marketing of disposable electronic cigarettes (vapes), regardless of nicotine content, in a significant move to tighten regulations on emerging nicotine products. The measure, adopted at its second reading with strong support (133 for, 30 against, 8 abstentions), is part of broader amendments to the Act on Tobacco, Tobacco and Related Products.
Read moreThe UK’s nationwide ban on disposable vapes, which took effect on June 1, 2025, resulted in an immediate £5 million loss in sales within the vaping category for convenience stores in its first week. Despite the prohibition, over £1 million worth of illegal disposable vape sales still occurred, according to new data from Talysis, a specialist convenience insight agency, and its EPoS data arm, Convenience Data UK (CD:UK).
Read moreNew Zealand has implemented a significant overhaul of its vaping regulations, with a nationwide ban on the sale and supply of disposable vapes taking effect from Jun 17. This move, accompanied by stringent new restrictions on the display and advertising of all vaping products, marks a decisive step by the government to tackle the escalating issue of youth vaping and the environmental concerns associated with single-use devices. While public health advocates largely welcome the changes, the vaping industry expresses concerns about potential unintended consequences, including a possible resurgence in smoking and the growth of an illicit market.
Read moreSlovakia’s Ministry of Health has announced plans to ban the sale of most flavored nicotine products and all disposable electronic cigarettes. The proposed prohibition targets tobacco products with distinct flavors considered attractive to youth, aiming to curb underage vaping.
Read moreNavigating the rules around vaping in public in the UK can often feel as hazy as a poorly ventilated room. While e-cigarettes are widely recognized by UK health authorities as a significantly less harmful alternative for adult smokers, their use isn’t permitted everywhere. With the landmark ban on disposable vapes effective from June 1, 2025, and ongoing discussions under the new Labour government about further tightening nicotine regulations, many vapers are asking: where exactly can I still use my (reusable) vape? This guide aims to clear the air, providing detailed answers on vaping in pubs, on public transport, at work, and other common public and private spaces across the UK, considering both current laws and potential future shifts.
Read moreSwitzerland’s Federal Councils are set to ban disposable electronic cigarettes, commonly known as “Puff Bars.” Following the National Council’s approval in June 2024, the Council of States (Ständerat) also voted in favor of the ban on Wednesday, with 19 votes to 11 and 3 abstentions. Refillable, rechargeable e-cigarettes will be exempt from this prohibition.
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