Belgium becomes first EU country to ban sale of disposable vapes The Irish Times 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 From Sunday 1 June, disposable vapes will become illegal to sell or supply. The ban, introduced under environmental legislation, is designed to cut down on single use plastic waste and limit underage A year after Britains ban on single use, disposable vapes, they are still causing huge problems. In fact, they simply will not stop exploding in bins and waste sorting centres. #politics #news