Disposable VEPS is banned Apply in Britain As the government attempts to tighten the garbage that makes the addiction of young nicotine as well as single-use devices.
Action This makes it illegal for any retailer – from corner shops to supermarkets – To sell them,
The restriction follows the growing use of disposable veps in schools and A Plastic fuck flood By leaving the equipment.
5.6 million adults were vaping In 2024 in Great Britain, according to Charity Action on Smoking Health (ASH).
Here, Independent Looks at the reasons behind the ban and what does it mean to you:
Is Vapes being banned?
The government is banning the sale of solo-use disposable veps in England, Scotland and North Ireland.
A VAPE is a single-use if it has either a battery that cannot be recharged or is not filled with re-filling.
To be sure again, a VAPE must have a rechargeable battery and a refillable container that holds the Vapping e-Liquid.
Why are they being banned?
The government has provided two main reasons for the disposable wap ban.
First, to protect Environment,
- According to the material focus, about five million disposable veps were lit or abandoned every week in 2024.
- Most normal is eliminated in garbage or instead of recycled.
- These vapes are dangerous during disposal, A with the underlying battery. Risk of fire in bin lorry And recycling center.
- They should be destroyed by hand to recycle, and if creek, can leak harmful chemicals into soil and waterways.
Secondly, to reduce the number of young people.
- In 2021, a new generation of Disposable Veps began with a significant increase in youth vapor.
- The new single-use veps are relatively cheap, bright and attractive packaging, easy to use and are widely publicized.
- Although according to Ash, young people have increased, the disposal remains the most popular product among young people, which are according to ash.
Can I use disposable veps?
The restriction applies only to disposable vep selling businesses, not for those who use them.
Although, Local government union Urged people to think twice before Hoarding disposable vepsWarning that they may lead to fatal risk by stocking them.
There are concerns that some people are stocking on single-use veps, with research by online nicotine retailer HayPP, 82 percent disposable VAPE users are planning to stockpile.
LGA warns that lithium battery Disposable can cause a fire contained inside the veps and pose a risk to life if not stored correctly.
The lithium battery offers a serious risk of fire, as they are likely to enter the thermal runway.
Thermal runway occurs when a battery reaches 600C, releases toxic gases and manufactures fire, according to charity electrical safety.
What will happen to shops selling disposable waps?
The restriction applies to both online and in-store sales in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, and all disposable veps, whether they are nicotines or not.
This applies to all businesses and organizations that sell or supply single-use VAPEs in the UK.
It also includes:
- Retailers – such as facility stores, market stalls, petrol stations, specialist VAPE shops and supermarkets
- Manufacturers
- bulk
- Importers
- Prevent healthcare settings and smoking services
Retail vendors are still allowed to sell reusable vapes.
The evil traders who sell them a fine of £ 200 in the first example, followed to repeat unlimited fines or prison time.
