Developing Legislation
Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026
Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026
The Act make provision about the supply of tobacco, vapes and other products, including provision prohibiting the sale of tobacco to people born on or after 1 January 2009 and provision about the licensing of retail sales and the registration of retailers; to enable product and information requirements to be imposed in connection with tobacco, vapes and other products; to control the advertising and promotion of tobacco, vapes and other products; and to make provision about smoke-free places, vape-free places and heated tobacco-free places.
The bill received royal assent following parliamentary approval, introducing stricter regulations on vaping products, including restrictions on marketing, packaging, and flavours, alongside a new tobacco/vape retailer licensing scheme.

Government Guidance
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IoL Guidance
Institute of Licensing’s Written Evidence on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill
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The Institute of Licensing’s written evidence on the Tobacco and Vapes Bill has been published by the Public Bill Committee.
Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 News
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Read MoreTobacco and vapes: evidence to support legislation – Institute of Licensing submission
The Institute of Licensing has urged a clear national framework...
Read MoreOver 1,200 health leaders call for swift passage of UK tobacco and vapes bill
Over 1200 public health professionals have urged political parties to...
Read MoreGovernment seeks evidence to shape new tobacco and vapes regulations
The UK Government has launched a call for evidence to...
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