DEFRA announces enforcement details for June single-use vapes ban
The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has urged retailers to deplete their single-use vape stocks before the 1 June 2025 sales ban deadline. After this date, businesses cannot sell remaining stock and must ensure safe disposal. In England, non-compliance will result in a £200 initial fine and product seizure by Trading Standards, with potential unlimited fines or prosecution for subsequent breaches. The announcement aims to help businesses prepare for the implementation of legislation laid in parliament last year.