Welsh Government Bans Disposable E-Cigarettes Starting 2024

Dec.11.2024

The Welsh government passes a vote introducing a ban on disposable e-cigarettes, effective June 1, 2025, to protect the environment.

On December 10th, the official website of the Welsh government announced that the Welsh Parliament (Senedd) passed a vote to introduce the 2024 Environmental Protection (Disposable E-cigarette) (Wales) Regulations, prohibiting the supply of disposable e-cigarettes in Wales.

According to the results of the parliamentary vote, Welsh Deputy First Minister and Secretary for Climate Change and Rural Affairs Huw Irranca-Davies stated that this marks an important step forward in eliminating the disposable culture and its environmental impact.

The regulation will come into effect on June 1, 2025. The Welsh government has collaborated with the UK government and other local governments to ensure that the ban is implemented simultaneously across all regions. Starting from June 1, 2025, any form of disposable e-cigarette will not be allowed to be sold or given away for free.

The Welsh government is reminding businesses to contact suppliers immediately to order alternatives and to begin training employees and informing customers. Businesses also need to arrange for the safe disposal of disposable e-cigarettes for customers.

References:

[1] Senedd votes to ban single-use vapes ban

Also Read:

[1] Welsh government to ban disposable e-cigarettes from June 2025

[2] Wales Plans to Ban Disposable E-cigarettes by 2025

[3] UK Parliament Approves Tobacco and Vapes Bill, Moves to Next Stage

[4] UK Disposable E-Cigarette Ban Sparks Debate as Conservatives Warn of Teen Smoking Surge

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