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Written question asked by Lord Moylan (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 6 August 2026. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Friday, 4 September 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Electronic Cigarettes and Tobacco: Regulation

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, following the publication of the consultation by the Department of Health and Social Care, Tobacco and vapes: packaging, appearance and display, published on 10 July, why further regulation is deemed necessary before Part 6 of the Tobacco and Vapes Act has been implemented; and what is the effectiveness of the consultation in meeting public health objectives.

Answer

Our intention is that the ban on the advertising and sponsorship of vapes and nicotine products will come into force on 1 June 2027. As per the requirements of the Act, regulations are required to implement this ban on this date. This includes necessary consequential amendments made to other pieces of primary legislation, such as the Communications Act. These are not subject to consultation.

The consultation on packaging, display, device appearance and flavour descriptors that was published on 10 July 2026 covers different regulation-making powers under the Act and is a distinct exercise from the implementation of Part 6.

These measures will help tackle youth vaping and protect children from the risk of harm and addiction.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL2730
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Tobacco Regulation Electronic cigarettes
Legislation
Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026
Link
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