​Single-use vapes ban and restrictions

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​The ban on single-use vapes

From 1 August 2025, it’s against the law to import and supply single-use vapes. 

From 1 February 2026, retailers can no longer sell any single-use vapes.

A vape is considered single-use if it meets one or more of the following:

• it cannot be reused
  
• it cannot be refilled
  
• its battery cannot be recharged
  
• its coil cannot be replaced
  

Vapes that are permitted must be designed to allow for all of the above functions.

The restrictions will apply to traders and individuals. You won’t be able to:

• sell, lend, exchange or gift single-use vapes
• order single-use vapes from an off-Island trader and import it by post
  
• bring single-use vapes into the island in your personal baggage
  

Illegal imports of single-use vapes will be seized and could be fined up to £1,000.

You’ll still be able to use single-use refill pods once the ban is in place.

The ban follows amendments made to the Single-Use Plastics law approved by the States Assembly in December 2024.

Single-Use​ Plastics Etc. (Restrictions) (Jersey) Amendment Law 2025

Why are single-use vapes being banned

Single-use vapes are typically used and thrown away within a few days.

They are being banned because they damage the environment:

• they are a misuse of resources 
  
• they generate a lot of waste and negatively impact the environment
  
• they are a fire hazard if thrown away as rubbish
  
• they are difficult and expensive to recycle
  

The ban will also help to reduce the uptake of vaping by children and young people, as single use vapes are their product of choice.​​

Single-use vapes bought before the ban

As an individual, if you bought single-use vapes before the ban you can still use them. However, you must not supply them to anyone once the ban is in force.

The sell through period ends on 1 February 2026 and retailers are no longer allowed to sell existing stock.​

Recyclin​​​g vapes

You can recycle single-use or reusable vapes at:

• the mini battery recycling banks
• the Household Reuse and Recycling Centre at La Collette

Make sure you empty your vape before recycling it.

Retailers looking to dispose of stock of single-use vapes that can no longer be sold should contact the Waste and Recycling team at recycle@gov.je​ or phone +44 (0) 1534 448491.

Recycling vapes

Vaping advice and guidance​

Vaping is less harmful to your health than smoking.

It’s also illegal to sell or supply nicotine vapes​ to someone aged under 18.​​

Find more information on vaping: advice, guidance and how to quit​.​