Are disposable vapes illegal?
Single use vapes cannot be sold or supplied in the UK. If you still see disposable vapes being sold in shops, online, petrol stations or local delivery, you can report it anonymously.
Disposable vapes are still being reported after the ban
Single use vapes cannot be sold or supplied in the UK, but reports suggest some products are still being sold in shops, petrol stations, online and local retail spaces. Reports can help show where products remain available after the ban.
1 in 10
reports are related to disposable vapes since the ban June 2025
Source: Latest reporting data updated May 26
2.2 million
single-use vapes are still being bought every week, despite the UK ban.
Source: Material Focus
Quick answer
Yes. Single use vapes cannot be sold or supplied in the UK. A vape is likely to be single use if it cannot be both recharged and refilled.
Useful details can include:
- Sold as ready to use then thrown away
- Cannot be recharged
- Cannot be refilled
- No replaceable pod, tank or coil where needed
- Still displayed behind the counter
- Sold online or through local delivery
What can you report?
Disposable vapes in shops
Products still displayed, sold behind the counter or offered when asked.
Disposable vapes online
Products advertised on websites, marketplace listings, social media profiles or local delivery accounts.
Petrol stations and mixed retailers
Reports may involve petrol stations, corner shops, phone shops, convenience stores or mixed retailers.
Products sold to children
Any concern that children or young people are being sold single use vapes, high puff devices or other vape products.
Still not sure what to report?
What about high puff vapes?
A high puff claim can be a warning sign, but it is not proof on its own. Check whether the product is rechargeable, refillable, correctly labelled and listed with MHRA. If it still looks suspicious, you can report it.
Do I need proof?
No. A shop name, product, price, photo, online listing or pattern can still help.
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