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Vaping Laws Change This Week
New UK vaping rules restrict sales to under-18s and ban promotions starting 29 Oct.
In brief
New UK vaping rules restrict sales to under-18s and ban promotions starting 29 Oct. UK enforces age checks and bans free vape samples to prevent underage sales starting 29 October. Originally reported by LADbible.
New vaping rules start 29 Oct
New rules on vaping product sales take effect in the UK on 29 October.
Age restrictions apply to all vapes
Vaping products can no longer be sold to anyone under 18 in england and wales.
Retailers must verify age
Retailers must check customer age to buy vaping or nicotine products.
No free samples allowed
Giving away free vape samples to promote products is now illegal.
Discounts for promotion banned
Selling products at substantial discounts to promote sales is now illegal.
Scotland has different rules
Scotland already restricts all vaping products but will extend to nicotine items too.
What it means
UK enforces age checks and bans free vape samples to prevent underage sales starting 29 October.
