Disposable vapes are now banned from UK shops. This is what you need to know

• The government has banned the sale of single-use disposable vapes in England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland to combat youth nicotine addiction and environmental pollution.
• The ban makes it illegal for retailers, including corner shops and supermarkets, to sell disposable vapes, which are defined as having non-rechargeable batteries or non-refillable containers.
• The primary reasons for the ban are to protect the environment and reduce vaping among young people; it applies to both online and in-store sales of all disposable vapes, regardless of nicotine content.
• The Local Government Association (LGA) has cautioned against stockpiling disposable vapes due to the risk of fires caused by lithium batteries, which can enter thermal runaway and release toxic gases.
• Retailers can still sell reusable vapes, but those who continue to sell disposable vapes face a £200 fine for the first offense, with potential for unlimited fines or jail time for repeat offenses.

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Disposable vapes ban: What you need to know as single-use vapes are pulled from shelves