The ban on disposable electronic cigarettes in the UK is about to take effect, and major supermarkets have different reactions

The ban on disposable electronic cigarettes in the UK is about to take effect, and major supermarkets have different reactions

The UK will implement a ban on the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes from June 1, 2025. Different large supermarkets have taken different positions on this, with some having already stopped selling related products while others are still selling them.

According to The Sun on October 25th, the UK will ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes from June 1st, 2025. Despite government action, some supermarkets have stopped selling certain electronic cigarettes due to company policies, but others are still selling them.

Here are the specific situations of these supermarkets:

Aldi does not sell any form of electronic cigarettes or tobacco products in its over 1020 stores in the UK.

Waitrose: Never sold disposable e-cigarettes, but currently has reusable e-cigarettes in stock. Its spokesperson expressed full support for the government's ban.

M&S: No branch sells disposable or reusable electronic cigarettes, nor does it sell tobacco.

Lidl: Does not sell any form of electronic cigarettes or tobacco in its branches.

Co op: Currently selling multiple brands of disposable e-cigarettes on its website, including Vuse, Cirro, and ELFBAR. The supermarket has implemented a challenge 25 policy, which requires employees to request identification from customers who appear to be under 25 years old when selling products with age restrictions. The supermarket refused to comment on whether it will implement a ban on any electronic cigarettes before the legal requirement in June next year.

Tesco: Selling electronic cigarettes from brands such as LOST MARY and SKE on its website, the supermarket cited a response from the British Retail Consortium (BRC) stating that it will continue to comply with requirements regarding the sale and handling of electronic cigarettes.

Sainsbury's: sells electronic cigarettes under the TEREA, Edge, and BLU brands on its website. When asked if they would ban the sale of electronic cigarettes in the near future, the retailer also cited the response from the British Retail Consortium (BRC).

Morrisons: Provides a range of electronic cigarettes including Blu Bar, VUSE, ELFBAR, and IVG. A spokesperson for the supermarket stated that they are currently not banning the sale of electronic cigarettes and have no plans to implement any bans in the short term.

Asda: Customers can purchase Blu bar, 88Vape, and LOST MARY brand electronic cigarettes on the retailer's website. Asda did not respond to questions about the ban.

Iceland: sells 88Vapes, Zillion and other brands of electronic cigarettes on its website.