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SGF Survey - Tobacco and vapes: packaging, appearance and display (anonymous)

Government proposals could significantly change how vaping and tobacco products are packaged, displayed and marketed in the UK.

The measures, delivered under the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, could introduce tobacco-style display restrictions for vaping products, standardised plain packaging, restrictions on flavour names, and limits on the colours, branding and features of vape devices.

Further measures are also being considered for tobacco products, including extending plain packaging, display restrictions for tobacco-related products and introducing package inserts.

SGF is actively engaging with the consultation, assessing what the proposals could mean in practice for retailers and ensuring that members' views and operational concerns are represented throughout the process.

The consultation closes on 2 October 2026. You can respond to it here: Tobacco and vapes: packaging, appearance and display - Department of Health and Social Care
1.How concerned are you about the potential increase in illicit trade that could result from further restrictions on this category?
2.Please provide details about the impact that illicit trade is having on your business (please do not use personal information in your answer).
3.How much impact will a vape display ban have on your in-store operations, customer service, and cost of doing business?
4.Please provide a brief outline of the potential impacts and costs of a vape display ban for your business.
5.The government proposals suggest that six months may be enough time for retailers to deliver a full vape display ban across the UK. Do you agree?
6.What does a reasonable implementation period look like for retailers?
7.Please provide details of why that duration is required.
8.Please provide any further comments here:
Thank you for completing this survey.