The UK passes lifelong ban on buying tobacco and vapes for everyone born after 2008. The law, meant to create a smoke free generation, will come into effect in 2027 Researchers call for complete ban on vape advertising The Independent ACS Calls for Better Regulation of Vaping Market and Explains Practical Challenges of Generational Tobacco Ban ACS The Association of Convenience Stores The landmark Tobacco and Vapes Act is now law. Today's children will never legally be sold cigarettes. We're creating the UK's first smoke free generation and protecting children from the harms of smoking