What is the Disposable Vape Ban in the United Kingdom?
Many adult users choose disposable vapes as an alternative to smoking cigarettes. However, the UK government has recently brought in significant changes in legislation that affect the availability of disposable vapes. Any vape that is not refillable and rechargeable is no longer allowed to be sold by retailers or resellers in-store or online.
There are many smoke-free alternatives to cigarettes including nicotine pouches , vapes (both reusable and disposable), and heated tobacco – but this ban only applies to single-use vaping devices.
When is the disposable vape banwill disposable vapes be banned in the UK?
The disposable vape ban date has already passed. As of 1st June 2025, disposable or single-use vapes are not available for purchase. It is illegal for businesses to sell or supply disposable vapes, i.e. vaping devices that are not refillable and rechargeable, beyond this date.
Will the ban affect all vaping products?
The disposable vape ban only affects single-use devices. The government defines this as any product that:
- Is not rechargeable
- Is not refillable (by e-liquid or replacement pods)
- Has a non-replaceable coil
Any vaping device that is both refillable and rechargeable is classed as a reusable vape and is still available for purchase from 1st June 2025.
What vaping alternatives are availabledisposable vape alternatives are available?
For adult users in the United Kingdom already looking to move away from single use vapes, but still use nicotine, there are alternative products available for those who wish to continue to consume nicotine. Rechargeable and pod based vaping systems are widely available. Other smoking alternatives will also be unaffected by the disposable vape ban, including nicotine pouches.
What are nicotine pouches?
Nicotine pouches are a modern, tobacco-free* and smoke-free alternative for nicotine users. Although they haven’t been around long in the UK, nicotine pouches are a popular smoke-free alternative in Scandinavia and elsewhere, because they are a simple and convenient smoke-free and tobacco-free* way to experience nicotine. There are a number of different nicotine pouch products currently on the market, including ZYN.
Nicotine pouches work by releasing flavour and nicotine through the gum when placed underneath the upper lip. They are a convenient and discreet way to experience nicotine without the maintenance required of other devices.
These pouches do not contain tobacco, and this includes ZYN’s nicotine pouch range. ZYN tobacco-free* pouches do, however, contain nicotine.
Nicotine pouches typically contain nicotine, plant-based fibres and flavourings - although the exact ingredients in a nicotine pouch will depend on the product in question. Discover more about the ingredients in ZYN, flavours available, and why choose ZYN as a disposable vape alternative following the 2025 UK disposable vape ban.
Smoke-free products are not risk-free and provide nicotine, which is addictive. The best decision any adult smoker can make is to quit tobacco and nicotine use altogether. Smoke-free products are not alternatives to quitting and are not designed as cessation aids.
This article is for general information and educational purposes. Some of the information in this article is based on external, third-party sources and we make no representations or warranties of any kind regarding the accuracy, validity or completeness of such information.
*The nicotine in ZYN is derived from tobacco but ZYN does not contain tobacco leaf.
This product is not risk free and contains nicotine which is addictive. Only for use by adults who would otherwise continue to smoke or use other nicotine products.
Last updated: 27/06/2025
