3 days ago
Disposable vapes are now banned from UK shops. This is what you need to know
The government has banned the sale of single-use disposable vapes in England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland to combat youth nicotine addiction and environmental pollution.
The ban makes it illegal for retailers, including corner shops and supermarkets, to sell disposable vapes, which are defined as having non-rechargeable batteries or non-refillable containers.
The primary reasons for the ban are to protect the environment and reduce vaping among young people; it applies to both online and in-store sales of all disposable vapes, regardless of nicotine content.
The Local Government Association (LGA) has cautioned against stockpiling disposable vapes due to the risk of fires caused by lithium batteries, which can enter thermal runaway and release toxic gases.
Retailers can still sell reusable vapes, but those who continue to sell disposable vapes face a £200 fine for the first offense, with potential for unlimited fines or jail time for repeat offenses.
