# Vaping Laws Change This Week

> New UK vaping rules restrict sales to under-18s and ban promotions starting 29 Oct.
- Title: Vaping Laws Change This Week · LADbible | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: vaping, nicotine, health, age checks, under-18, sales restrictions, promotions, entertainment, culture, news, Laws, Change
- Source: LADbible — https://ladbible.com/news/uk-news/vaping-laws-sale-uk-changes-700963-20261027
- Published: 2026-10-27T16:02:36.8+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: uk, vaping, nicotine, health, age checks, under-18, sales restrictions, promotions, entertainment, culture, news
## 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.
## Key takeaway

UK enforces age checks and bans free vape samples to prevent underage sales starting 29 October.