Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 113259

Electronic Cigarettes: Registration

Tabled: 12 February 2026
Answered: 23 February 2026

Question

Ruth Jones

LabourNewport West and Islwyn

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he expects the vaping product registration scheme to be fully operational before the commencement of the Vaping Products Duty in October 2026; and what contingency arrangements will apply i

Answer

Ashley Dalton
Powers in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill allow us to develop a new registration and testing scheme for all vape, nicotine, and tobacco products. This will replace the current notification system and competent authority function which will remain in place unti...

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