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Electronic Cigarettes: Registration

Commons · Question 113259 · Tabled 12 Feb 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 23 Feb 2026

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Asked by Ruth Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he expects the vaping product registration scheme to be fully operational before the commencement of the Vaping Products Duty in October 2026; and what contingency arrangements will apply i

Answer

Answered by Ashley Dalton, 23 Feb 2026

Powers in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill allow us to develop a new registration and testing scheme for all vape, nicotine, and tobacco products. This will replace the current notification system and competent authority function which will remain in place unti...