The independent map of where vaping regulation is going — and what it means for the products on the shelf and the businesses selling them.
VapeRisk’s compliance & market desk tracks the rules, enforcement and market shifts reshaping vaping in the UK, EU and US — then translates them into practical guidance for retailers, distributors and buyers. Start here to navigate disposable bans, duty stamps, FDA authorisation, retail SKU vetting and our lab-backed product intelligence.
Regulation & bans
Where vaping is being restricted, and what’s replacing the products that disappear.
- The Disposable Vape Ban Explained — the global map of where single-use vapes are banned and what’s next.
- UK Disposable Vape Ban: One Year On — what actually happened after the June 2025 ban.
- The EU’s 2027 Vape Battery Ban — why built-in batteries kill most classic disposables.
- Best Alternatives to Disposable Vapes — the legal, compliant replacements.
Retail & compliance
What the rules mean at the point of sale — and how to keep a non-compliant SKU off your shelf.
- Vape Retailer Intake File — what to check before stocking a new SKU.
- Free SKU Compliance Checklist (PDF) — a printable 40-point UK & US vetting checklist.
- UK Vape Duty Stamps — how packaging is becoming a retail compliance signal.
- FDA Authorised ENDS List — using the marketing-order list as a market filter.
- Compliance as a Product Design Feature — how rules are reshaping hardware.
Lab-backed product intelligence
The evidence layer: what we find when we physically open devices and verify the claims.
- Elf Bar MAX Teardown — inside the “0+10” refill and recyclable battery bay.
- Vaporesso DOJO 0+10 Teardown — a clever refill let down by the cell.
- What Is a 0+10 Vape? — the format replacing disposables.
- Why a Recyclable, Removable Battery Matters — the feature the new rules are built around.
Keep exploring
Browse the full News desk for daily regulation, enforcement and market moves; the Reviews for scored devices; and the Vape Buying Guides hub for best-of rankings and comparisons.
FAQ
What does VapeRisk’s compliance & market coverage include?
It tracks vaping regulation, enforcement and market shifts — disposable bans, the UK duty-stamp scheme, EU battery rules, FDA ENDS authorisation — and turns them into practical guidance for retailers, distributors and buyers, backed by our own lab teardowns.
Is single-use vape disposability still legal in the UK?
No — the UK banned single-use disposable vapes in June 2025. Compliant products are rechargeable and refillable; see our disposable-ban explainer and best-alternatives guide.
How can a retailer check if a vape SKU is compliant?
Start with our Vape Retailer Intake File and the free SKU Compliance Checklist, which cover UK TRPR and duty-stamp requirements, US FDA ENDS authorisation, product evidence, supplier provenance and claim risk.
Is VapeRisk a public-health or anti-vaping site?
No. VapeRisk is an independent trade-facing media and product-intelligence outlet for the adult vaping industry — focused on regulation, market and lab-verified product analysis, not cessation or health campaigning.