Are shisha pens illegal for under 18s?
Sarah Cherry
Published Feb 17, 2026
Are shisha pens illegal for under 18s?
It is illegal for under-18s to buy shisha pens and e-cigarettes. Rules that came into force in May mean that all e-cigarette products containing nicotine have to be registered, and manufacturers must submit ingredient lists.
Are vape pens legal in the UK?
Most places in the UK welcome vaping. While many nations and states have imposed vaping restrictions, there is currently no official regional legislation in the UK regarding the use of e-cigarettes. Vaping is banned on most trains, too, and while it was once allowed on platforms, most stations now ban it.
Are puff bars illegal in the UK?
Are Puff Bars Legal in the UK? Yes. Some disposable vape bars, like Puff Bar, have run into issues with regulators in the United States and New Zealand in recent years. As long as you are 18 or over, you can legally purchase disposables in the United Kingdom.
Why are tanks limited to 2ml?
For instance, the laws limit the capacity of e-cigarette tanks to a capacity of not more than 2ml. This ensures that the toxicity of the vapes with nicotine is regulated and put under check.
Can I smoke at 16 in the UK?
Smoking and the law You must be over 18 to buy cigarettes in the UK. If you’re under 16 the police have the right to confiscate your cigarettes. It’s illegal: for shops to sell you cigarettes if you are underage.
Is it illegal for a 15 year old to vape?
Just like tobacco products, selling any e-cigarette or e-cigarette accessories to people under 18 years of age is illegal in NSW, regardless of whether the product contains nicotine or not.
Can you vape in your house?
The short answer as to whether vaping will impact indoor air quality is yes. If you vape or allow other people to vape in your home, over time it could pose a risk to your air ducts, which does impact your air quality.
Is vaping allowed indoors?
The only states that do not regulate indoor vaping at all, be it by state territory or on a local level, are in the states of Nebraska, Nevada, Rhode Island, and Tennessee.
Can you buy a vape at 12?
Part of the Food and Drug Administration’s 2016 Deeming Rule was a federal ban on the sales of vapor products to those under age 18. By deeming the tobacco-free devices and e-liquids to be tobacco products, they automatically fell under the existing federal restriction on selling tobacco products to minors.
Are disposable Vapes being banned UK?
Our Trading Standards team have seized disposable nicotine vapour products which cannot legally be sold in the UK from local shops.
What does TPD mean for Vapers?
Tobacco Products Directive
The Tobacco Products Directive – or TPD – sets out the rules for the sale and manufacture of e-cigarettes and e-liquids in the EU. It came into effect in May 2016. Any product must be fully compliant with TPD regulations before it’s placed on the EU market. E-cigs and e-liquids must comply with the TPD.
What is the biggest size vape tank?
Holding up to 9mL of eJuice, the TFV16 is the largest capacity and diameter sub-ohm tank, SMOK TFV16 marking the Return of the King.
Are shisha pipes legal in the UK?
Shisha Pipes are legal in the UK, and so is the sale of shisha tobacco. That noted the restrictions that apply to cigarette smoking also apply to shisha smoking. It is, therefore, illegal to smoke shisha in a non-smoking zone in a restaurant or outside.
What is a shisha pen and why choose one?
Shisha pens are quickly becoming popular for delivering the same relaxing, indulgent sensation, but without any of the risk. A liquid is vaporised, rather than burning solid material, and there’s no tobacco, meaning that you’re not inhaling any nicotine, any tar, or any of the other toxins associated with hookah. Why choose a shisha pen?
Do E-shisha pens have nicotine?
Shisha smokers do not hit the hookah pipe as frequently as smokers smoke cigarettes. As such, the nicotine hit is not as much of a draw and, therefore, shisha pens do not include nicotine. Is there nicotine in e-shisha?
Can I Sell shisha tobacco in the UK?
You can only sell shisha tobacco products which have been legally imported into the UK. We will want to see evidence that they are legal. So: Keep invoices for the products in the building, we may need your suppliers’ details; if you paid less then £85 per kg, the products will clearly not be legal