Nicorette’s guide to the disposable vapes ban :
Our useful guide to help you prepare for June 1st and beyond.
When are disposable vapes being banned?
The ban on the sale and supply of disposable vapes in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland is expected to begin on 1 June, 2025. This is specifically relevant to ‘single-use’ vapes, which are discarded when the cartridge runs out.
What is a disposable vape?
A disposable, or single-use, vape is a device pre-filled with e-liquid and with a built-in battery that cannot be recharged or refilled.
Why are disposable vapes being banned, and what does it mean?
A key driving force behind introducing the ban is the environmental impact of disposable vapes. Single-use vapes cannot be recharged, or refilled, so they are often disposed of in bins or simply discarded as litter, instead of being recycled. This has led to a significant amount of extra rubbish on UK streets, with concerns being raised about effects on the environment.
Another key driver is the rise of vaping amongst youths which coincided with the newer generation of disposable vapes introduced in 2021.
According to the UK government in 2024 the number of child vapers had tripled since 2021.
The ban follows a public consultation on vaping and smoking, which found that almost 70% of those surveyed (including parents, teachers and healthcare professionals) supported taking this step.
How will the disposable vape ban affect me?
Starting from June 1st, all vapes sold legally in Great Britain must be reusable, meaning the vapes can be recharged and refilled. Adult vapers will continue to have access to various reusable vape options. However vapers could also use this as an opportunity to quit vaping altogether.
How Nicorette is here to support you.
The journey to quitting vaping can be different for everyone. For example, some people may choose to slowly reduce when they choose to quit vaping, while others who feel ready might decide to quit in one step. There is no one-size-fits-all approach.
How Nicorette is here to support you.
NICORETTE® QuickMist Mouthspray Range - designed for smokers and nicotine vapers to help provide fast-acting relief from cravings, starting in as little as 30 seconds.
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Frequently asked questions
Disposable vapes are designed to be used until the e-liquid is depleted and then thrown away. Non-disposable vapes ca be refilled with e-liquid or using replaceable pod and recharged and can be used repeatedly.
While they both deliver nicotine, Nicorette QuickMist mouth spray is a licensed medicine that delivers measured doses of nicotine which is mostly absorbed in the mouth into the blood stream. It is used to help manage cravings and nicotine withdrawal symptoms when quitting smoking or vaping. Vapes involve the user inhaling an aerosolized solution that contains nicotine and other chemicals.
NICORETTE® QuickMist is mostly absorbed in the mouth into the blood stream. It helps reduce cravings and nicotine withdrawal symptoms when quitting vaping or smoking. Once you have quit vaping and smoking altogether, the dose of QuickMist mouthspray should then gradually be reduced, to become tobacco and nicotine free