#2026/213Scotland Tobacco and Vapes Consequential and Transitional Regulations 2026
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This regulation updates Scottish rules so they match the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, especially the new definition of “vaping product” and related controls on nicotine and herbal smoking products. The practical effect is mainly technical but important for enforcement. Prisons, retailers, and age-restricted sales systems will need to use the updated wording and categories from the new Act from the relevant start dates in October 2026 and January 2027.
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Key Changes
- Replaces references to “nicotine vapour products” with the broader term “vaping products” in Scottish prison rules.
- Updates prescribed-document rules for tobacco, herbal smoking products, vaping products, and nicotine products.
- Sets staggered commencement dates, with most changes starting on 29 October 2026 and one provision starting on 1 January 2027.
Obligations
What this law requires
From 29 October 2026, Scottish prisons and young offender institutions must apply the updated category “vaping product” instead of “nicotine vapour product” in rules governing prisoner use, privileges, and discipline.
From 29 October 2026, Scottish prisons and young offender institutions must treat references to inhaling vapour as also covering inhaling aerosol when applying rules on vaping product use.
From 29 October 2026, systems and materials used for prescribed age-verification documents in Scotland must reflect that the Sale of Tobacco prescribed-document rules also apply to herbal smoking products.