The Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 is the biggest change to UK nicotine law in years, and its first measures took effect on 29 October 2026. From that date it is illegal to sell any vaping product or nicotine product to anyone under 18, including nicotine-free vapes and nicotine pouches, and it is an offence for an adult to buy them on behalf of someone under 18. Free samples and...