Retailers across Scotland have been warned ahead of the upcoming ban on disposable vapes, with the Scottish Grocers’ Federation (SGF) providing updated guidance to its members to ensure compliance.

Single-use vapes, including those which are non-refillable and non-rechargeable, will be banned from 1 June, with the Scottish government bringing in the new law in line with the rest of the UK.

Those found to have broken the law could face a fine or a prison sentence of up to two years.

SGF has issued an updated retailers’ guide on regulations for vaping and tobacco compliance, along with a poster it recommends members display in their stores.

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Pete Cheema, SGF’s chief executive, said it was important to do all it could to ensure its members are prepared for the change, so that staff and customers are “properly educated about what the new law entails”.

He added: “There is no transitional period in place here. From 1 June, it will be an offence for a person or business to supply or offer to supply single-use vapes – or have them in their possession for supply.

“Any leftover stock come that date must be discontinued and stored separately from items for sale, clearly marked as ‘not for sale.’”

Cheema urged members with concerns about complying with the ban to contact their local trading standards to ensure they are operating within the law.

SGF is working with Police Scotland and trading standards nationally to ensure its members comply with the ban, in addition to clamping down on any illicit trading after it comes into effect.

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