The United Kingdom Will Implement The Electronic Cigarette Product Tax And Stamp Duty Plan On October 1, 2026.

According to the news report by the British government,
The government has announced that the Electronic Vape Stamp Duty (VDS) scheme will be implemented from October 1, 2026, to support the Electronic Vape Product Tax (VPD) to be introduced in the autumn budget in 2024.
Under the new regulations, all electronic vaping products produced or imported in the UK must have a tax stamp, which is only issued to approved manufacturers and importers. Companies must apply for approval from the UK Tax and Customs Administration (HMRC) starting from April 1, 2026.
The Electronic Vape Data System (VDS) will enable law enforcement agencies and retailers to easily identify unpaid or illegal electronic vaping products and will include enforcement mechanisms such as confiscation, civil penalties, and criminal sanctions. If the relevant premises are involved in illegal transactions, the court can also order to prohibit them from operating as vape stores.
The UK Tax and Customs Administration will expand its information-sharing powers with other public institutions to coordinate law enforcement actions.
According to the UK Treasury, this measure aims to reduce the price and appeal of electronic vaping products, especially among teenagers and non-smokers, while maintaining the motivation for smokers to switch to less harmful alternatives. This plan is part of a broader regulatory framework for the vaping industry, aiming to ensure fair competition, effective taxation, and protection of public health. The main legislation will be included in the fiscal bill for the 2025-2026 fiscal year, and related supporting regulations are expected to be introduced in March 2026.