Vapes

The role and responsibilities of the Single point of contact (SPOC) and the Vaping Expert Panel, together with its members and participants.

Terms of reference outlining the purpose, membership, responsibilities and function of the VEP.

The Department for Health and Social Care has published four pieces of guidance to support understanding of initial measures in the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026. These measures will commence on 29 October 2026 and 1 January 2027.

Intro to Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 Webinar presented by David Hunt, CTSI Lead Officer for Tobacco, Nicotine and Vapes.

Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 Key Definitions and Enforcement Dates handout.

For England and Scotland.

Guidance issued by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency

(Note: this guidance applies to CURRENT products and will be superseded by the Environment Protection (Single Use Vapes) Regulations which come into effect on the 1st June 2025)

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

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.