With smoking regulations looming across EU, how does vape consumption compare in Europe? Euronews Belgium to become first EU country to ban disposable vape sales Reuters From tomorrow, 1 February, retailers will no longer be permitted to sell existing stocks of single use vapes. Last year, on 1 August 2025, it became illegal to import and supply single use vapes Disposable vapes to be banned in UK BBC News Deadline is October 1st. Europe's vape industry is entering a major regulatory shift and many businesses are unprepared for what comes next. Belgium's vape ban is another clear sign that regulation New Zealand announces ban on disposable e cigarettes Euronews