UK Vape Laws 2025: What Is Legal, What Is Banned, and What Is Next

The Disposable Vape Ban June 2025

The UK vaping regulatory landscape changed significantly in 2025. Here is a complete, up-to-date guide to what is and is not legal for UK vapers and retailers.

What Vapes Are Still Legal

From 1 June 2025, single-use disposable vapes are banned in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Selling or supplying disposables now carries fines up to £100 for retailers.

TRPR 2016 Explained

Rechargeable and refillable vapes remain completely legal — including all prefilled pod kits like Crystal Bar, open-system pods, traditional mods and tanks.

MHRA Notification Requirements

TRPR 2016 limits: maximum 20mg/ml nicotine, maximum 2ml pod capacity, maximum 10ml e-liquid bottles, childproof packaging required. All Crystal Bar products comply.

Age Verification Requirements

All vape products must be MHRA-notified before sale. All Crystal Bar UK products carry MHRA notification.

What Comes Next for UK Vaping Law

Challenge 25 is the UK industry standard — retailers must ask for ID from anyone appearing under 25. Crystal Bar UK enforces 18+ age verification at checkout.