Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026

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The Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (c. 18) is an act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom to promote public health by reducing tobacco use in the United Kingdom. This act introduces a series of measures designed to phase out the sale of tobacco products for future generations, particularly targeting individuals born on or after 1 January 2009. It establishes a framework for regulating the sale, display, and advertising of tobacco and vaping products, thereby addressing the associated health risks. The bill passed its three readings in the House of Commons between November 2024 and March 2025, and three in the House of Lords between March 2025 and March 2026. Following Royal Assent on 29 April 2026, the age restrictions on tobacco sales will take effect on 1 January 2027. According to the Associated Press, the UK now has the toughest anti-smoking measures in the world since New Zealand’s similar law was repealed in 2022.

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