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Electronic Cigarettes (Regulation) Bill

A Bill to make provision for the regulation of the sale and use of electronic cigarettes; to exempt electronic cigarettes from UK law derived from the Tobacco Products Directive; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Sir Christopher ChopeConservative

Last Updated

18 September 2019

In Plain English

AI-generated

This Bill would regulate the sale and use of electronic cigarettes in the UK and set out the rules businesses must follow. It also seeks to exempt electronic cigarettes from certain UK laws derived from the EU's Tobacco Products Directive, creating a distinct UK framework. It is currently at the 2nd reading in the House of Commons and is sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope.

Key Points

Regulates how electronic cigarettes can be sold and used in the UK.
Exempts electronic cigarettes from UK laws derived from the Tobacco Products Directive, creating a separate regime for e-cigarettes.
Covers connected purposes related to safety, enforcement and other regulation of electronic cigarettes.
Introduced in the House of Commons and sponsored by Sir Christopher Chope; currently at the 2nd reading.

Progress

The bill is at the 2nd reading stage in the House of Commons and has not yet advanced to committee or third reading.

Who is affected?

Electronic cigarette users (consumers)Retailers and distributors of electronic cigarettesManufacturers and suppliers of electronic cigarettesRegulators and law enforcementThe general public as it relates to regulations on e-cigarette sale and use

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - Electronic Cigarettes (Regulation)

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 59 2017-19 (as introduced)

BillCommons

14 Mar 2018

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.