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Statutory instrument laid in the House of Commons and House of Lords, on Monday, 14 September 2026 by Dame Diana Johnson on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (Age Verification Defence to Underage Sales) (England and Wales) Regulations


Secondary information

Type
Statutory instrument
Reference
2026/ 
Session
2026-27
Coming into force
Friday, 1 January 2027
Procedure
Affirmative
Laying authority
Act
Laid in draft
Yes
Contains explanatory memorandum
Yes
Subjects
Tobacco Retail trade Age assurance Electronic cigarettes Nicotine
Legislation
Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026
Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (Age Verification Defence to Underage Sales) (England and Wales) Regulations 2026
Library location
Commons Library: UP 529 2026-27
Link
View this Statutory instrument on www.legislation.gov.uk