Welsh government to ban disposable e-cigarettes from June 2025

Oct.23.2024

Welsh government to ban disposable e-cigarettes in 2025 to tackle plastic pollution and environmental damage.

The Welsh government announced plans to ban disposable e-cigarettes from June 2025 on its official website on 22 October. The move is aimed at tackling plastic pollution and reducing environmental damage.

Welsh Deputy Minister for Climate Change and Rural Affairs and Cabinet Secretary Huw Irranca-Davies said in a written statement that the new regulation, which confirms the Environmental Protection (Disposable Electronic Cigarettes) (Wales) Regulations 2024, will come into force next year.

"The introduction of these regulations will be another important step in tackling the problems of waste and plastic pollution," the official said.

The Order was first proposed in April 2024 and has been subject to consultation and amendment following feedback from stakeholders. The Welsh Government is working closely with the UK Government and local authorities in Scotland and Northern Ireland to ensure that the ban is implemented in a consistent and coherent way across the UK to promote high levels of compliance.

The Deputy Minister has confirmed that the ban will officially come into force on 1 June 2025. By setting a single implementation date across the country, the government aims to ensure a smooth roll-out of the ban and address the environmental challenges posed by single-use e-cigarettes in a consistent way.

One of the Welsh Government's key priorities is to address the environmental and social impacts of disposable e-cigarettes. We will continue to work with other UK nations to address these challenges.

References:

[1] Written Statement: Single-use Vapes Regulations

Also Read:

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

[2] Welsh Government Follows Suit in Banning Disposable E-Cigarettes

[3] LGA: Future of Disposables and Potential Alternatives

[4] Rising e-cigarette sales among Welsh teenagers demand stricter penalties.

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