UK MPs Vote on Tobacco and Vaping Bill Targeting Youth Addiction

The proposed legislation aims to curb youth vaping, restrict tobacco sales, and introduce stricter regulations on vape advertising and flavors.

The Tobacco and Vapes Bill proposes banning tobacco sales to anyone born after January 1, 2009, effectively creating a smoke-free generation over time.
The legislation seeks to prohibit vape flavors like 'gummy bear' and 'rainbow burst,' which are seen as targeting children, and will review e-cigarette packaging to reduce youth appeal.
A total ban on vape advertising and sponsorship in spaces visible to children, such as buses and cinemas, is included in the bill, aligning vaping restrictions with those for tobacco.
Disposable vapes will be banned starting June 2025 under separate environmental legislation, and measures will restrict vape sales in vending machines and their free distribution.
The government plans to allocate £70 million to stop smoking services and £10 million to Trading Standards to combat illegal tobacco and vape sales.