New vape rules revealed: hidden displays, plain packs, devices & flavours to be mandated
The government is consulting on new laws requiring plain packaging, hidden displays, and strict flavour controls for vapes.Summary
The UK government has launched a 12-week consultation proposing new regulations for vaping products. The rules would mandate plain packaging with white, grey, or black devices, ban 'concept and sensory' flavour names, and require all products to be hidden from display, similar to tobacco. These measures are part of the Tobacco and Vapes Act and are intended to reduce youth vaping. The government is also considering a new tax, Vaping Products Duty, set to begin in October 2026. Retailers and industry groups have expressed concerns about the impact on legitimate businesses. Health Secretary James Murray stated the proposals aim to strike a balance, while the Independent British Vape Trade Association emphasized the need to maintain the decline in adult smoking rates.
(Source：Forecourt Trader)
