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Sale of Disposable Vapes Banned

The sale of disposable vapes are now banned in England.

The Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (England) Regulations 2024 SI 2024 No. 1216 are now enacted.

It is now illegal for businesses to sell, offer to sell or have in their possession for sale all single-use or ‘disposable’ vapes. This applies to:

sales online and in shops
all vapes whether or not they contain nicotine

To access our Enforcement on the new legislation go to Guidance (pdf 317kb)

If a vape is reusable, you’ll still be able sell it. For the national guidance go to: Gov.uk

Avian Flu

The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) in England, Scotland and Wales was lifted on 04 June 2026.

Strict biosecurity is still vital to protect the health and welfare of your birds. Please continue to follow the biosecurity and hygiene guidance available at:

GOV.UK https://www.gov.uk/government/news/bird-flu-avian-influenza-latest-situation-in-england