Counterfeit and illegal vapes are no longer a niche problem on the fringes of the UK market — they’re a fast-growing black-market trade that puts consumers’ health at risk and lines the pockets of organised crime. This guide explains what makes a vape “illegal,” the genuine health dangers of fake devices, the criminal networks profiting …

Disposable vapes, once seen as a convenient and cheaper alternative to smoking, are now facing increasing restrictions. Governments and health authorities in the UK have moved to ban disposable vapes amid growing concerns about the environmental impact and their appeal to young people.