UK Laws & Regulations
Yes — vaping is legal in the UK for adults aged 18 and over, but it’s regulated under specific laws to ensure product safety and to reduce youth uptake.
You must be 18+ to buy any vape product, including devices, e-liquids, pods, coils and accessories. Selling to anyone under 18 — or buying for someone under 18 (proxy purchasing) — is illegal.
Yes — nicotine in e-liquids is capped at 20 mg/ml (2%). Anything higher cannot be sold in the UK market unless licensed as a medicine.
Yes — vape tanks and pods that hold nicotine e-liquid are limited to 2ml capacity per device under TRPR (Tobacco and Related Products Regulations).
There’s no nationwide legal ban on vaping in public in the UK — but many places (pubs, buses, restaurants, trains) have their own rules and often treat vaping like smoking, so always check local policies.
Yes — single-use/disposable vapes cannot be legally sold in the UK as of June 1, 2025 under new environmental and youth-protection regulations. Only refillable, rechargeable devices are legally sold.
There’s no UK law specifically banning vaping while driving, but it could potentially be considered a distraction — especially if it affects your control of the vehicle. Always prioritise safety.
Advertising rules for nicotine-containing vaping products are strict: broadcast adverts (TV/radio) are heavily restricted, packaging can’t make health claims, and marketing must not target youths.
Yes — all nicotine vaping products and packaging must carry a standard health warning such as: “This product contains nicotine which is a highly addictive substance.”
TRPR (derived from the EU Tobacco Products Directive and adapted into UK law) sets product standards, limits and safety rules for e-cigarettes and nicotine e-liquids — including nicotine strength, bottle size limits, tank capacities, packaging requirements and MHRA notification before sale.