The Ban in The UK Has Come Into Effect, But Retailers Are Still Being Asked Are They Disposable? Every Day.

Scottish convenience stores warn: Enforcement of one-time e-cigarette ban is difficult, and public awareness is insufficient.
Betterretailing reported on August 1st: According to a survey by the Scottish Convenience Stores Association (SGF), 31% of retailers said that customers asked to purchase one-time e-cigarettes every day, and another 18% said it happened at least once a week.
Although Scotland officially banned one-time e-cigarettes on June 1st, new models of e-cigarettes still appeared on the market, making it difficult for retailers to determine which products are compliant. The SGF reminded its members: They must carefully check whether the inventory products comply with the regulations of MHRA (the UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency) to avoid getting into trouble with the police or regulatory agencies.
The burden of enforcement falls on retailers: Luke McGarty, the policy and public affairs director of the SGF, said that the public's awareness of the ban is not high, so many customers do not know that one-time e-cigarettes have been banned. Retailers are forced to take the responsibility of explaining the new regulations to customers.
There is a gap in industry compliance: Although Scottish convenience stores usually enforce strict regulations on the sale of restricted age products (such as tobacco and alcohol), the SGF expresses concerns about the compliance of other non-convenience store channels.
Tax regulations update announcement： The UK Tax and Customs Service (HMRC) has announced that starting from October 2026, all e-cigarette products must have a duty stamp.
Public opinion： The ban may boost the illegal market. Some opinions believe that the ban on one-time e-cigarettes may stimulate the underground market and illegal sales, bringing new regulatory challenges.

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Chinese-made electronic cigarettes disguised as kitchen supplies were seized by the Philippines. 80,000 pieces were involved.
Newsinfo News Network reported on August 4th:
At the Manila International Container Port, the Philippine customs seized a batch of electronic cigarette products falsely declared as kitchen supplies. The total value exceeded 40 million pesos. In fact, it consisted of 81,000 electronic cigarettes and refined paraffin wax.
This batch of goods was listed on the key intelligence monitoring list as early as January this year. On July 14th, the goods were unpacked for inspection and finally seized. The Philippine customs emphasized:
The smuggling of electronic cigarettes is not only a tax evasion issue, but also a challenge that combines public health and economic risks. The government will adopt a systematic anti-smuggling strategy of "intelligence first + cross-departmental collaboration + legal handling".

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Tasmania: Nearly 6,000 illegal electronic cigarettes seized, with a total value of 860,000 Australian dollars. (Pulse Tasmania News website: Reported on August 1st)
A large-scale raid operation was carried out again in Tasmania, Australia, resulting in the seizure of 510 kilograms of illegal loose tobacco and 5,840 illegal electronic cigarettes. The total value of these items amounts to 860,000 Australian dollars. This is the second large-scale electronic cigarette crackdown in the state this year.
Cumulative for the entire year: over 23,000 packs of cigarettes and nearly 10,000 electronic cigarettes. The total value has exceeded 4 million Australian dollars.
The Tasmanian Health Department pointed out that the proliferation of electronic cigarettes is interfering with anti-smoking efforts, and cracking down on illegal trade is a key strategy for controlling smoking rates and protecting teenagers.

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Bangladesh: Implement "factory closure" directly! Completely ban the production of e-cigarettes. Daily-Sun News Network: Reported on August 2nd
Compared with other countries which focus on measures at the sales end, Bangladesh directly took action to ban the production of electronic cigarettes and nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). This policy was implemented by a letter from the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, requiring that no new projects related to electronic cigarette production be approved or allowed in investment zones, export zones, and economic zones across the country.
The National Heart Foundation commented: This is a historic public health decision; completely closing the loophole of "prohibiting imports but not production" to protect teenagers from nicotine addiction is a manifestation of the country's vision and responsibility.
At present, 42 countries around the world have completely banned the sale of electronic cigarettes, and another 56 countries have implemented strengthened supervision.