Written questions

Electronic Cigarettes: Batteries

2026-05-12 · Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs · 154 · Official question

Kevin Hollinrake

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, what assessment she has made of the potential impact of the EU’s 2027 requirement that portable batteries in electronic appliances must be removable and replaceable by the end-user usi

Answer

No assessment has been made on the potential impact of the EU Batteries Regulation on the implementation of the Tobacco and Vapes Act. We will continue to work with DHSC to identify any emerging impacts. Defra is working with the Devolved Governments to r...