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

Implementation and Delivery Plan

How will the proposal be implemented and in what timescale?

229. The Scottish Government has set out a timetable for implementation and confirmed that a ban will commence on 1^st April 2025, in line with other UK nations. This will give businesses involved in the manufacture, import, trade, and sale of single-use vapes time to prepare for the ban and transition to alternatives. Many businesses will already be aware of the proposed ban as it is also being undertaken by the UK Government and other devolved administrations.