Official UK government announcements or legal documents confirming the enforcement of the ban.

UK to Ban Sale of Disposable Vapes from June 1, 2025 to Protect Children and Environment

Oct 24, 2024, 04:56 AM

The UK government has announced that the sale and supply of disposable vapes will be banned across the UK from June 1, 2025. Suppliers must sell all their stock by this date. The ban aims to protect children from becoming addicted to vaping and to address environmental concerns related to plastic waste. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy confirmed the decision, stating that action is being taken due to the rising number of young people becoming addicted to vaping and the negative impact of disposable vapes on the environment. The measure has been described as an 'inevitable and correct response' to the vape industry's targeting of children and aims to curb the 'blight on our cities' caused by disposable vapes.