Disposable Ban Survey
Vape company Haypp is reminding the public about the unintended consequences that may arise from the upcoming ban on disposable/single-use vapes
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by Dave Cross
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Vape company Haypp is reminding the public about the unintended consequences that may arise from the upcoming ban on disposable/single-use vapes. With close to half of UK vapers using disposables, the upcoming ban is expected to impact a large number of users, the retailer says.
“To understand how vapers plan to adapt, we surveyed 369 people about their next steps once disposables are no longer available,” Haypp states.
According to Haypp’s survey:
- 43% of respondents plan to switch to prefilled pod vapes, making them the most popular alternative.
- 25% will opt for refillable vapes, while 7% plan to quit vaping altogether.
- A smaller percentage, 2%, said they would return to rolling tobacco, highlighting concerns that some users might revert to smoking.
- 9% admitted they would consider purchasing vapes from the black market, raising potential issues around unregulated products.
“This shift suggests that pod-based vapes will play a significant role in the post-disposable market, offering a familiar and convenient experience for former disposable users,” the company adds.
Markus Lindblad, head of external Affairs at Haypp, told Talking Retail: “These figures are quite alarming. It’s an unfortunate reality that the disposable vapes ban later this year will create a new black market for these products, and with almost a third of UK vapers saying they would be willing to buy illegal vapes, this represents a big challenge for enforcement authorities and a risk for consumers.
“After 1 June this year, it will become illegal to sell or supply single-use or disposable vapes. Consumers should be careful if they are offered disposable vapes after this date.
“Any disposable vapes in circulation after this date may not have been regulated by any UK registered standards boards or agencies meaning there is no guarantee that the product is safe, there is no certainty about where it was made, or what’s actually in the vape. Retailers should talk to their customers about the risk illegal vapes pose to their health.”
“There are around 5.6 million vapers in the UK at the moment. If almost a third are willing to buy illegal vapes, this could represent a serious consumer health risk.
“Consumer education in the run-up to the ban will be critical to avoid large numbers of people exposing themselves to potentially dangerous products.”
Last year, the UK Vaping Industry Association commented on the forthcoming ban, saying: “Outright bans may not address the root issues. With illegal vapes already circulating, there are fears that further restrictions could expand this unregulated market. There is also growing support for a more focused approach on regulation and harm reduction, aimed at protecting consumers and reducing smoking rates.”
References:
- Haypp - https://www.haypp.com/uk
Dave Cross
Journalist at POTVDave is a freelance writer; with articles on music, motorbikes, football, pop-science, vaping and tobacco harm reduction in Sounds, Melody Maker, UBG, AWoL, Bike, When Saturday Comes, Vape News Magazine, and syndicated across the Johnston Press group. He was published in an anthology of “Greatest Football Writing”, but still believes this was a mistake. Dave contributes sketches to comedy shows and used to co-host a radio sketch show. He’s worked with numerous start-ups to develop content for their websites.
