Disposable vapes are set to be banned in the UK from 1 June 2025, the Government has announced.
New legislation outlining the prohibition has been laid before Parliament, as confirmed by the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) on Wednesday. Businesses will have until the deadline to sell their remaining stock and prepare for the ban’s implementation.
The UK Government has worked closely with devolved administrations to align the enforcement dates across the country.
This move comes as part of wider efforts to protect young people from nicotine addiction, with Health Minister Andrew Gwynne noting that a quarter of 11-15-year-olds used a vape last year.
This move comes as part of broader efforts to protect young people from nicotine addiction
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The UK Government’s decision to ban disposable vapes also stems from growing environmental concerns.
Last year, it was estimated that nearly five million single-use vapes were either littered or discarded in general waste weekly in the UK, a fourfold increase from the previous year.
Circular Economy Minister Mary Creagh stated: “Single-use vapes were extremely wasteful and blight our towns and cities. That is why we are banning single-use vapes as we end this nation’s throwaway culture.”