Prohibition of the sale and supply of single-use vapes Full Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment

Digital Impact Test

• Does the measure take account of changing digital technologies and markets?

219. Potential changes in digital technologies and markets are being accounted for during the development of this legislation.

• Will the measure be applicable in a digital/online context?

220. The ban will apply to both online and offline retailers, as they apply to all affected products that enter the Scottish market.

• Is there a possibility the measures could be circumvented by digital / online transactions?

221. Illicit websites may be able to offer consumers the option to purchase and import single-use vapes illegally.

• Alternatively, will the measure only be applicable in a digital context and therefore may have an adverse impact on traditional or offline businesses?

222. The legislation would be applicable equally to both digital and traditional businesses and would therefore not result in an adverse impact on traditional or offline businesses.

• If the measure can be applied in an offline and online environment will this in itself have any adverse impact on incumbent operators?

223. No.