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The Scottish government has announced a two-month delay in implementing the ban on selling single-use vapes, aligning the effective date with the rest of the UK. The new legislation at Westminster will prohibit the sale of disposable vapes starting June 1, 2025. Although the Scottish Parliament had previously passed regulations to enforce the ban from April 1, Scottish Health Secretary Neil Gray stated that Holyrood would amend the date to provide clarity for businesses and consumers.

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The UK government has laid new legislation in Parliament to ban the sale of single-use disposable vapes in England from 1 June 2025, Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh confirmed today. The move aims to address the growing problem of vape waste and the increasing number of young people taking up vaping.

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The UK Vaping Industry Association (UKVIA) has expressed its support for the government’s active consideration of introducing a vape licensing scheme. During a recent House of Lords debate on youth vaping, Baroness Merron, the parliamentary under-secretary of state at the Department of Health and Social Care, revealed that the government is seriously exploring the inclusion of a vape licensing scheme in the proposed Tobacco and Vapes Bill. Read more

As the vaping industry continues to flourish in the United Kingdom, it is crucial for businesses to understand and adhere to the strict age verification regulations set forth by the government. The primary objective of these laws is to prevent the sale of nicotine-containing vaping products to individuals under the age of 18. Failure to comply with these regulations can result in severe consequences, including substantial fines and legal action.

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Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) Scotland, a prominent health charity, has urged Members of Parliament to ensure that the planned UK-wide ban on disposable vapes remains on track following the upcoming general election. The organization emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining the agreed-upon timeline for the ban, regardless of any potential changes in government.

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In a groundbreaking move, the Northern Ireland Executive has announced plans to end the sale and supply of disposable vapes by April 2025. The decision comes amidst growing concerns over the environmental impact of discarded e-cigarettes and the alarming rise in their use among children and adolescents. Read more

A recent study conducted by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has unveiled alarming trends in substance use among children in the United Kingdom, particularly among young girls. The comprehensive research, which analyzed data from 280,000 children aged 11, 13, and 15 across 44 countries, has shed light on the growing concern of vaping, smoking, and drinking among UK girls.

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In a historic move to protect future generations from the detrimental effects of smoking, British lawmakers have overwhelmingly voted in favor of the government’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill. The landmark legislation, which aims to create Britain’s “first smoke-free generation,” will make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after 2009.

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A recent study conducted by online vape store Go Smoke Free has revealed that Blackburn, a former mill town in Lancashire, has the highest concentration of vape shops in the United Kingdom. The research, which analyzed data from Companies House, found that Blackburn had 22.56 e-cigarette shops per 100,000 people, surpassing other major cities such as Bolton, Manchester, and Middlesbrough. Read more

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s ambitious plan to ban anyone born after 2009 from purchasing cigarettes has officially begun its journey into law. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which has now been published and formally introduced in Parliament, aims to give the UK some of the world’s most stringent anti-tobacco legislation. Read more