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Wales Online
30-05-2025
- Health
- Wales Online
Single use vapes banned in Wales from this weekend
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Public Health Wales has welcomed the introduction of the ban on single use vapes, which comes into force in Wales and across the UK on Sunday 1 June. There is a clear consensus among health experts that the availability and marketing of disposable vape products has driven a significant rise in vaping among children and young people, with almost 1 in 6 (16 per cent) year eleven students regularly using vapes and nearly half having tried vaping*. Most of these young people have never smoked before taking up vaping. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox The Environmental Protection (Single Use Vapes) (Wales) Regulations 2024 will address both environmental and health concerns around the proliferation of disposable vapes. These have offered a cheap, easy to use and widely available product which has been both appealing and easily accessible to children and young people, despite it being illegal to sell nicotine vapes to under-18s, or for adults to buy them for this age group. The majority of vapes contain nicotine, which is an addictive substance and regular use can lead to cravings, as well as affecting concentration, memory and the ability to learn. Withdrawal from nicotine can affect sleep, cause headaches, impact on mental well-being and create mood swings. Mary-Ann McKibben, Consultant in Public Health at Public Health Wales, said: 'The evidence is clear: children and young people should not vape. While vaping is safer than smoking for adults, it is not risk–free and we do not yet have a comprehensive understanding of the long-term health effects. 'The ban on disposable vapes is an important step in taking urgent action to prevent a new generation of nicotine-addicted young people. We must ensure we learn from our experience with tobacco and work as hard as possible to prevent the use and uptake of vapes by children and young people. (Image: Getty Images) 'Public Health Wales will soon be launching a new addition to the Help Me Quit website, which will offer a free, personalised digital tool aimed at helping people to safely quit vaping and smoking. This tool is designed to enable people to reduce their dependency on nicotine products and will be launched in the coming weeks.' The forthcoming UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill, currently going through Parliament, will build on the disposable vapes ban and pave the way for further restrictions on the marketing and sale of all tobacco and vape products. This includes a raft of measures to make vapes much less appealing to children and young people. Public Health Wales has produced guidance for parents and carers who are concerned about their child's vaping, which offers practical advice on how to spot signs of vaping and the most effective ways to have conversations with them about vaping. If you're concerned about your child vaping, you can contact Help Me Quit for free advice and support on 0800 085 2219 or at Join the North Wales Live WhatsApp community group where you can get the latest stories delivered straight to your phone
South Wales Argus
30-05-2025
- Health
- South Wales Argus
Public Health Wales welcomes ban on single-use vapes
The ban, which aims to address environmental and health concerns, comes into effect on June 1. This regulatory move is part of the Environmental Protection (Single Use Vapes) (Wales) Regulations 2024 amid rising concern over increased vaping among children and young people. Almost one in six year 11 students regularly use vapes, with nearly half having tried vaping. Mary-Ann McKibben, consultant in public health at Public Health Wales, said: "The evidence is clear: children and young people should not vape. "The ban on disposable vapes is an important step in taking urgent action to prevent a new generation of nicotine-addicted young people." Vapes, the majority of which contain nicotine, can cause cravings and affect concentration, memory, and learning ability. Withdrawal from nicotine can disrupt sleep, cause headaches, and impact mental well-being. The forthcoming UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill aims to introduce further restrictions on tobacco and vape products. Public Health Wales will soon add a new tool to the Help Me Quit website, helping people safely quit vaping and smoking. Parents concerned about their child's vaping habits can seek advice from Help Me Quit.
North Wales Live
29-05-2025
- Health
- North Wales Live
Single use vapes banned in Wales from this weekend
Public Health Wales has welcomed the introduction of the ban on single use vapes, which comes into force in Wales and across the UK on Sunday 1 June. There is a clear consensus among health experts that the availability and marketing of disposable vape products has driven a significant rise in vaping among children and young people, with almost 1 in 6 (16 per cent) year eleven students regularly using vapes and nearly half having tried vaping*. Most of these young people have never smoked before taking up vaping. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox The Environmental Protection (Single Use Vapes) (Wales) Regulations 2024 will address both environmental and health concerns around the proliferation of disposable vapes. These have offered a cheap, easy to use and widely available product which has been both appealing and easily accessible to children and young people, despite it being illegal to sell nicotine vapes to under-18s, or for adults to buy them for this age group. The majority of vapes contain nicotine, which is an addictive substance and regular use can lead to cravings, as well as affecting concentration, memory and the ability to learn. Withdrawal from nicotine can affect sleep, cause headaches, impact on mental well-being and create mood swings. Mary-Ann McKibben, Consultant in Public Health at Public Health Wales, said: 'The evidence is clear: children and young people should not vape. While vaping is safer than smoking for adults, it is not risk–free and we do not yet have a comprehensive understanding of the long-term health effects. 'The ban on disposable vapes is an important step in taking urgent action to prevent a new generation of nicotine-addicted young people. We must ensure we learn from our experience with tobacco and work as hard as possible to prevent the use and uptake of vapes by children and young people. 'Public Health Wales will soon be launching a new addition to the Help Me Quit website, which will offer a free, personalised digital tool aimed at helping people to safely quit vaping and smoking. This tool is designed to enable people to reduce their dependency on nicotine products and will be launched in the coming weeks.' The forthcoming UK Tobacco and Vapes Bill, currently going through Parliament, will build on the disposable vapes ban and pave the way for further restrictions on the marketing and sale of all tobacco and vape products. This includes a raft of measures to make vapes much less appealing to children and young people. Public Health Wales has produced guidance for parents and carers who are concerned about their child's vaping, which offers practical advice on how to spot signs of vaping and the most effective ways to have conversations with them about vaping. If you're concerned about your child vaping, you can contact Help Me Quit for free advice and support on 0800 085 2219 or at
Rhyl Journal
28-05-2025
- Business
- Rhyl Journal
Denbighshire County Council to enforce ban on vapes
The Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (Wales) Regulations 2024 will make it a criminal offence to supply or offer to supply (including for free) single use vape products to consumers in Wales, as the law aims to prevent environmental damage caused by the production and incorrect disposal of these products. The ban will include vapes containing nicotine, non-nicotine, CBD and other health/vitamin devices, and the Council's Trading Standards team are encouraging Denbighshire businesses to switch to reusable products before the ban comes into place. When the ban comes into force, businesses will have to: For a vape to be considered re-useable, it must be: Businesses who still have banned products should speak to suppliers or existing disposal companies about how to recycle them safely and legally. Councillor Alan James, lead member for local development and planning, said: 'The decision to ban single use vapes is an important step in reducing the health risk that is associated with them as well as tackling the environmental damage that we have seen it can cause in our County. 'It's also important to note that there are specific ways that businesses can dispose of these single use vapes safely. "They cannot be placed in household waste due to the risk of them catching on fire and must be disposed of safely at the household recycling centre. 'I would encourage any businesses that would like more information on the future ban to contact our Trading Standards team." If you need any further advice or assistance, please contact the Trading Standards team on 01824 706 057 or email tradingstandards@
Daily Record
13-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Record
Scottish Grocers' Federation helping Lanarkshire retailers prepare for upcoming single-use vaping products sale ban
The convenience store trade body has issued an updated retailers' guide on regulations for vaping and tobacco compliance, as well as a poster which it is encouraging members to display in their stores. The Scottish Grocers' Federation (SGF) is helping retailers in Lanarkshire to prepare for a legal milestone - and stay on the right side of the law Shop staff in Lanarkshire are being urged not to be caught out by the upcoming ban on selling single-use vaping products. The SGF is highlighting how single-use vapes – including those which are non-refillable and non-rechargable - will be banned from June 1, with the Scottish Government bringing in the new law in-line with the rest of the UK. SGF, the convenience store trade body, has issued an updated retailers' guide on regulations for vaping and tobacco compliance, as well as a poster which it is encouraging members to display in their stores. Pete Cheema, SGF's chief executive, said: 'Our members, including those across Lanarkshire, are committed to responsible local retailing and operating within the law. 'It's important that we do all we can to help ensure they are fully prepared for this significant change, so that staff and customers are all properly educated about what the new law entails. 'There is no transitional period in play here. From June 1, it will be an offence for a person or business to supply or offer to supply single-use vapes - or have them in their possession for supply. Any leftover stock come that date must be discontinued and stored separately from items for sale, clearly marked as 'not for sale'. 'We are recommending that any of our members with concerns about complying with the ban contact their local trading standards team to ensure they are operating within the law.' SGF is working with Police Scotland and trading standards nationally to help ensure its members comply with the ban - as well as to clampdown on any illicit trade after June 1. Those found to have broken the law could face a fine or a prison sentence of up to two years. The new law - The Environmental Protection (Single-Use Vapes) (Scotland) Regulations 2024 - is the first of two major legal changes around the use and sale of vaping products. Further regulations are expected to be introduced through the UK Government's Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which is currently being debated in the House of Lords. This is expected to be introduced in Scotland through secondary legislation in the Scottish Parliament. SGF continues to oppose restrictions on flavour in vaping products, a proven factor in helping people switch from cigarettes to less harmful vapes. *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire. Sign up to our newsletters here. And did you know Lanarkshire Live had its own app? Download yours for free here.
