The UK government has released official guidance detailing its plan to prohibit the sale of single-use, disposable vaping devices starting from June 1, 2025. This comprehensive ban will make it illegal for businesses to sell, offer for sale, or possess for the purpose of selling any vaping products designed for single use only. The new regulations apply to all such devices, whether or not they contain nicotine, and cover both online and physical retail sales across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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The United Kingdom has had a ban on smoking in enclosed workplaces since July 1, 2007, with England being the last to enact the ban following the Health Act 2006. Scotland implemented the ban in March 2006, while Wales and Northern Ireland followed suit in April 2007. However, the regulations surrounding smoking and vaping on stage vary across the different regions of the UK.
Read moreComprehensive Resource Helps Retailers Navigate Changing Laws and Prepare for Single-Use Vape Ban
The Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) has published an updated guide for retailers selling vaping and tobacco products. The comprehensive resource, available as a PDF file, aims to help retailers navigate the complex laws governing the sale of these products and prepare for the upcoming ban on single-use vapes.
Read moreA recent global report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has revealed that 15-year-olds in Ireland have the lowest smoking rates in the European Union (EU) at just 7%. However, the same report also found that Ireland ranks fourth highest in the EU for regular vaping among young people.
Read moreNew Effective Date Set for June 1, Aligning with UK-Wide Regulations
Environment Minister Andrew Muir has announced that the ban on the sale and supply of single-use vapes in Northern Ireland will be delayed by two months. Originally slated to take effect in April 2025, the ban will now come into force on June 1, coinciding with planned legislation being developed by the Scottish, Welsh, and UK governments.
Read moreLack of Information and Rise of “Big Puff” Vapes Contribute to Growing Environmental Concern
A recent report by the recycling charity Material Focus has uncovered a staggering statistic: about eight (7.7) million disposable vapes are improperly disposed of or incorrectly recycled in the UK every week. This alarming trend, dubbed the “vapocalypse,” has raised significant concerns about the environmental impact of vaping devices and the lack of information available to consumers regarding proper disposal methods.
Read moreStates Assembly Unanimously Approves Ban, Shops Allowed to Sell Off Remaining Stock
The States Assembly of Jersey has unanimously approved a ban on disposable vapes, set to take effect in 2025. The decision, which received 45 votes in favor and zero votes against, aims to address the growing environmental impact of single-use vaping devices.
Read moreScotland has witnessed a staggering 19.4% increase in the number of illicit vapes seized between January and October 2024 compared to the entire year of 2023, according to the latest council data obtained by vape retailer Totally Wicked through hundreds of Freedom of Information (FOI) requests.
Read moreThe UK government has introduced the Tobacco and Vapes Bill, a groundbreaking legislation aimed at creating a smoke-free nation and tackling the growing concern of youth vaping. This comprehensive bill encompasses a wide range of measures designed to phase out the sale of tobacco products, regulate the advertising and sponsorship of vapes and nicotine products, and strengthen enforcement activities.
Read moreAs of October 1, 2015, new legislation in England and Wales makes it illegal to smoke in a vehicle carrying someone under the age of 18. The law also requires drivers to prevent smoking in these circumstances, with both offenses carrying a £50 fine. This landmark change aims to protect children and young people from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke, which can lead to serious health conditions such as meningitis, cancer, bronchitis, pneumonia, and exacerbated asthma.
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