From 1 June 2025, it will be illegal for businesses to sell or supply, offer to sell or supply, or have in their possession for sale or supply all single-use or ‘disposable’ vapes.
This applies to:
- sales online and in shops
- all vapes whether or not they contain nicotine
If a vape is reusable, you’ll still be able sell or supply it.
This guidance is for businesses in the UK vaping industry, including:
- importers
- retail outlets
- vaping product manufacturers
- wholesalers
This includes any shop or business that sells single-use vapes, such as a:
- convenience store
- market stall
- petrol station
- specialist vape shop
- supermarket
This guidance is also for any business or organisation that supplies single-use vapes in any other settings - for example, within a healthcare setting or stop smoking service.
The restrictions of the ban are consistent across all 4 nations. However, what happens if you break the ban is specific to the nation your business is located in.
Go to GOV.UK for guidance