Media Watch: The Telegraph is Confused About “Illegal” Disposable Vapes
June 11, 2026 by daily-pouch.com
Media Watch: The Telegraph is Confused About “Illegal” Disposable Vapes
Despite the UK's disposable vape ban, a significant number of vapers still use such devices legally. The ban aimed to reduce environmental waste but inadvertently led to challenges for users and manufacturers. Despite efforts to comply with regulations, manufacturers faced criticism. Calls for a deposit on disposable vapes to encourage recycling have been met with pricing concerns. The focus on "loopholes" overlooks the importance of meeting consumer preferences for user-friendly vaping devices, essential for reducing smoking rates effectively and protecting public health. Addressing unintended consequences of vape regulations requires thoughtful market interventions.
11.80% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 6.7 million current smokers in United Kingdom 13.60% of men are current smokers but only 10.10% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
