Sale of Nicotine Products to Under-18s Banned in Scotland

Scotland bans sale of nicotine products to under-18s

The ban forms part of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026

Scotland bans under-18s from buying all nicotine and herbal smoking products

Under new rules, Scotland bans under-18s from buying nicotine pouches, strips, pearls and herbal smoking products; retailers must register by April 29.

Sale of nicotine products to under-18s banned in Scotland

The new rules extend to other forms of nicotine, such as pouches, strips or pearls.

Bill banning sale of nicotine pouches to under 18s due to get Royal Assent in November

It comes after schools warn of increase in students using them

ASH Scotland and dental experts welcome new law preventing sales of nicotine pouches to children

ASH Scotland and Scottish dental experts are welcoming a measure under the Tobacco and Vapes Act coming into force on Friday (29 October 2026) making it an offence to sell nicotine pouches to people under the age of 18. The restriction, which aims to reduce sales of addictive health harming nicotine pouches to young people, is … Continue reading ASH Scotland and dental experts welcome new law preventing sales of nicotine pouches to children