UK Single-use Vapes Ban
From 1 June 2025, it will be illegal for businesses to sell or supply all single-use vapes. The ban includes all ‘disposable’ vapes which are not refillable and use a battery which cannot be recharged. This applies to sales online and in shops, and all vapes regardless of whether they contain nicotine
The ban will come into force on 1 June 2025, the same day across England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Single-use vapes harm our environment and wildlife, releasing substances like lead and mercury into our soil, rivers and streams. They are also extremely wasteful of the valuable resources contained in these products, such as lithium, cobalt and copper. The ban will also help curb the rise in youth vaping. Over half of children who use vapes report that ‘disposable’ models are their product of choice.
