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Written question asked by Ruth Jones (Labour) on Monday, 19 January 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 January 2026 (named day). It was answered by Ashley Dalton (Labour) on Monday, 26 January 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Electronic Cigarettes: Registration and Testing

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to ensure that the a) registration scheme and b) testing regime enabled by the Tobacco and Vapes Bill will be applied effectively to i) online and ii) distance sales of vaping products, including those supplied by overseas sellers.

Answer

The future registration scheme will apply to all products sold in the United Kingdom, including distance sales and those sold online, regardless of their origin. The scheme will be designed to ensure the highest level of consumer safety and to reassure retailers that they are selling legitimate products. This will support enforcement and build an evidence base on the types of products entering the UK market.

The details of the registration scheme and testing requirements will be subject to consultation. We launched a call for evidence in October 2025 which sought further detail on the existing product notification schemes and where registration could go further than current requirements, including testing requirements. The call for evidence closed on 3 December 2025, and we are in the process of analysing the responses. We will consult on policy proposals based on the evidence provided in due course.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
106587
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Registration Sales Testing Electronic cigarettes
Legislation
Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2024-26
Link
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