Menthol Cigarettes Ban from UK shops from 20 May
New smoking laws will see certain types of cigarettes banned in the UK from this month. From 20 May menthol cigarettes, menthol rolling tobacco and menthol skinny cigarettes will be banned from UK shops.
The ban stems from the EU Tobacco Product Directive, which includes measures to reduce smoking rates among young people. The Directive introduced in 2016 included a four-year plan to phase out flavoured cigarettes, as of 20 May 2020.
These new laws essentially mean it will be illegal to manufacture or supply any cigarette or tobacco in the UK which has a flavouring added - such as menthol or vanilla. The ban includes 'click' cigarettes which can change the flavour from normal to menthol with a button inside the filter.
If you see menthol cigarettes been sold or are a retailer unsure of the rules please contact us on the details below:
01635 519930 for Trading Standards enquiries or email tsadvice@westberks.gov.uk.
