On June 1, 2025, the UK officially implemented a nationwide ban on the sale of disposable e-cigarettes. This policy aims to reduce the smoking rate among young people and the impact of e-waste on the environment. However, after the implementation of the policy, “same-looking” alternatives quickly appeared in the market, and many mainstream brands launched rechargeable and replaceable cartridges, which looked almost the same as the original disposable e-cigarettes, causing public doubts about the effectiveness of the policy.
According to the guidance document issued by the British government, from June 1, 2025, the sale and supply of all disposable e-cigarettes, including those containing or not containing nicotine, will be banned. Violators will face a fine of £200, and repeated violations may result in unlimited fines or up to two years in prison. The move is aimed at reducing the pollution caused to the environment by about 5 million disposable e-cigarettes discarded each week.
However, after the implementation of the policy, the market quickly adapted, and many mainstream brands launched rechargeable and replaceable cartridges, which looked almost the same as the original disposable e-cigarettes. For example, Elf Bar launched ELFA PRO, Lost Mary launched TAPPO, and SKE launched Crystal Plus, which are highly similar in design to the original disposable products, but technically meet the new regulatory requirements.
These “same-looking” alternatives have raised public doubts about the effectiveness of the policy. Although these products technically meet the standards for reusability, consumers may still regard them as disposable products due to their low price and ease of use, continuing to cause the accumulation of electronic waste. In addition, the appearance and flavor diversity of these products may still attract teenagers to use them, failing to effectively curb the trend of youth smoking.
Against this background, the British e-cigarette brand VEEHOO (Weihu) has demonstrated its positive role in public health and environmental protection. VEEHOO was created by Shenzhen Ruiliang Technology Co., Ltd. and is committed to integrating Western Vaper culture with young people’s pursuit of fashion and freedom. Its product design focuses on originality and trendiness, and has become a symbol of fashion and gentlemanly demeanor.
Unlike disposable e-cigarettes, VEEHOO focuses on reusable e-cigarette equipment, reducing the generation of electronic waste and conforming to the concept of environmental protection. In addition, VEEHOO focuses on controlling nicotine content in product design and provides a variety of flavor options to meet the needs of different users while avoiding excessive appeal to teenagers.
Studies have shown that e-cigarettes are effective in helping smokers quit smoking. The UK Department of Public Health has pointed out that e-cigarettes are 95% less harmful than traditional cigarettes and are more effective than traditional nicotine replacement therapy in quitting smoking. VEEHOO’s product design and concept are consistent with this research result, providing smokers with a safer alternative.
However, the UK government’s further restrictions on e-cigarettes have also sparked some controversy. Some experts believe that excessive restrictions on e-cigarettes may hinder smokers from turning to safer alternatives and may even cause them to smoke again. Therefore, policymakers need to find a balance between protecting teenagers and promoting public health.
Overall, the UK’s new anti-smoking policy reflects its emphasis on public health, especially the protection of children. In the process, e-cigarette brands like VEEHOO have demonstrated a positive role in public health and environmental protection by providing reusable products with controlled nicotine content. In the future, the e-cigarette industry needs to continue to innovate, meet user needs, comply with regulations, and promote the overall health of society.
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