How To Identify A Disposable Vape?

A single-use vape is a vape which is not designed or intended to be re-used and includes any vape which is:

1. not refillable,

2. not rechargeable, or

3. not refillable and not rechargeable 

A vape is not refillable, unless it is designed to include:

1. a single-use container which is separately available and can be replaced by an individual user in the normal course of use, or

2. a container which can be refilled by an individual user in the normal course of use

A vape is not rechargeable if it is designed to contain:

1. a battery which cannot be recharged, or

2. a coil which is not separately available (available for purchase by an individual user) and cannot be replaced by an individual user in the normal course of use, including any coil which is contained in a single-use cartridge or pod which is not separately available and cannot be replaced by an individual user in the normal course of use

Our latest vape regulation guide was published in Dec 24, and the details of the ban are on Page 1. You may also be interested in ‘what is a compliant product’ on Page 7 of the guide.

Please also find attached a poster about the ban, which you're welcome to display in your stores.

SGF will keep continue to keep members informed about updates on this ban, but we recommend that you contact your local Trading Standards office to ensure full compliance with the law.