Single-use vape bans by country and state
Last updated November 6, 2026
Where disposable vapes are banned or being banned, with the measure, its status and the date that matters. Each entry is checked against its official source every day.
Status: 3 entries. Each entry is checked against its official source daily; last check November 6, 2026.
| Jurisdiction | Measure | Status | Key date | What it covers | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| France | Loi n° 2025-175 du 24 février 2025 interdisant les dispositifs électroniques de vapotage à | In force | 26 Feb 2025 | Ban on selling, distributing, offering free or holding for sale single-use e-cigarettes (puffs), including pre-filled devices that cannot be refilled; fines up to €100,000 (€200,000 for repeat offences). Import/manufacture allowed only for | entreprendre.service-public.gouv.fr Verified Nov 6, 2026 Our latest coverage |
| United Kingdom | Single-use vapes ban | In force | 1 Jun 2025 | Illegal for businesses to sell, supply, offer to sell or supply, or stock single-use vapes for sale; applies online and in shops to all vapes whether or not they contain nicotine. Reusable vapes remain legal. | www.gov.uk Verified Nov 6, 2026 Our latest coverage |
| United Kingdom | Ban on sale and supply of single-use vapes from 1 June 2025 | In force | 1 Jun 2025 | Makes it illegal to sell single-use vapes in shops from 1 June 2025; first-time rogue traders fined £200 with products seized, reoffenders face unlimited fines or jail. | www.gov.uk Verified Nov 6, 2026 Our latest coverage |
Recent changes
- Nov 6, 2026 - United Kingdom: added, in force (2025-06-01)
- Nov 6, 2026 - France: added, in force (2025-02-26)
- Nov 6, 2026 - United Kingdom: added, in force (2025-06-01)