Single-use vapes

Vape ban enforcement and penalties

Local Trading Standards teams are responsible for enforcing the ban in Scotland.

Businesses found in breach of the regulations may face:

  • Seizure of non-compliant products
  • A Fixed Penalty Notice of at least £200
  • Criminal prosecution with fines up to £5,000

Reporting non-compliance

If you suspect a business is still selling single-use vapes, contact Trading Standards by emailing trading.standards@highland.gov.uk.

Page last modified: 3 September 2025

Trading Standards

Businesses - contact Trading Standards by email for a range of advice. Consumers - contact Advice Direct Scotland's www.consumeradvice.scot service on 0808 164 6000

Address: 38 Harbour Road
Inverness
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