Why does the UK want to ban disposable vapes and when will it happen? New Scientist Disposable vape use falling in UK ahead of government ban Did you know a national ban on disposable vapes is taking effect on June 1 2025? It will become illegal for businesses to sell or supply all single use vapes. These include all ' France to Ban Nicotine Pouches from 2026 Tobacco Asia From 1 June 2025, the sale and supply of single use vapes will be banned across the UK. The new regulation addresses the environmental and public health challenges posed by disposable vapes: French National Assembly Passes Disposable Vape Ban Vaping360