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How we enforce against illegal sales of single-use vapes
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It is illegal for businesses to sell or supply single-use / disposable vapes.
The ban came into force on 1 June 2025 and now, if a business supplies a single-use vape they commit a criminal offence.
Each local authority's trading standards team is required to introduce a policy for how it will enforce against businesses who continue to sell or supply single-use vapes. The law also states that councils must consult on the policy before it is formally introduced.
Our policy proposes that we review each offence on a case by case basis and that we use a range of enforcement approaches, dependent on factors such as the seriousness and any past issues with the business. The policy does propose that we may take legal action if appropriate.
Before we finalise our policy we would like to hear any views you may have on our draft. You can view the draft policy here.
Survey closes 11.59pm, Wednesday 10 September.
It is illegal for businesses to sell or supply single-use / disposable vapes.
The ban came into force on 1 June 2025 and now, if a business supplies a single-use vape they commit a criminal offence.
Each local authority's trading standards team is required to introduce a policy for how it will enforce against businesses who continue to sell or supply single-use vapes. The law also states that councils must consult on the policy before it is formally introduced.
Our policy proposes that we review each offence on a case by case basis and that we use a range of enforcement approaches, dependent on factors such as the seriousness and any past issues with the business. The policy does propose that we may take legal action if appropriate.
Before we finalise our policy we would like to hear any views you may have on our draft. You can view the draft policy here.
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