Vapes

Views on disposable products and puff claims in relation to the product requirements of regulation 36 of the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016.

(Note: this guidance applies to CURRENT products and will be superseded by the Environment Protection (Single Use Vapes) Regulations which come into effect on the 1st June 2025)

This guidance outlines how retailers can source, sell and dispose of vapes (otherwise known as e-cigarettes) responsibly.

The Chartered Trading Standards Institute share a brief update on vapes and the next steps.

Single-use vape ban formal warnings note - Letter to be inserted in Local letter template.

Chartered Trading Standards Institute and the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs present the Environmental Protection Single Use Vape Ban training.

Templates and notices for use with Single Use Vape Regulations.

From 1 June 2025, single-use (disposable) vape products will be banned in the UK, as the Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) Regulations 2024 take effect. This measure aims to reduce plastic waste and promote more sustainable vaping options. It marks a significant step towards environmental responsibility within the vaping industry. This guidance outlines the key aspects of the ban that wholesalers and retailers need to know to ensure their products comply.

Guidance for Trading Standards: heated tobacco products

A note on compliance claims on vapes from the Vaping Expert Panel.