GOT QUESTIONS?Wondering what to do after the 2020 Menthol Cigarette ban? Not sure what the alternatives are? RECOMMENDED BUNDLESALTERNATIVE NICOTINE MENTHOL PRODUCTS![]() 2020 Menthol Cigarette Ban - FAQsWhen does the ban start?The EU ban of menthol cigarettes come into force on the 20th May 2020. From this point on, you will no longer be able to purchase menthol flavoured cigarettes anywhere within the UK and EU. Why are menthol cigarettes being banned?The ban is part of the 2016 EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) which bans all cigarettes and rolling tobacco with any flavour other than traditional tobacco that has a characterising flavour. What products are affected?According to the directive, the products affected are cigarettes or hand rolling tobacco with: - a filter, paper, package, capsule or other component containing flavourings Does that include E-cigarettes?No, this ban EXCLUDES a wide range of menthol flavoured alternatives to smoking including: VAPE KITS & E CIGARETTES - HEAT-NOT-BURN TOBACCO For more details about these products see our guide below Is vaping safer than smoking?As an alternative, E-cigarettes aren’t completely risk-free but they are estimated to be at least 95% less harmful than cigarettes. The liquid and vapour do contain some potentially harmful chemicals also found in tobacco smoke, but at much lower levels. Additionally, there’s no evidence that vaping causes harm to other people around you. This contrasts with the strong evidence of harm to others from secondhand cigarette smoke. For more information about switching from smoking from vaping, see our quit smoking guide here What if I want to quit smoking altogether?If you don’t want to switch to vaping, there are other alternative products available. VAPOURCORE ALSO OFFER A ‘QUIT SMOKING’ SUPPORT SERVICE WHICH INCLUDES A TO FIND OUT MORE, YOU CAN CONTACT US BY: Visiting one of our stores for a 1-2-1 consultation and set up. ![]() Menthol cigarette alternatives - a simple guideThere are many ways for adult smokers to get an alternative menthol nicotine hit aside from smoking a cigarette. We have highlighted some popular categories to choose from here, NEW TO VAPING?If you are new to vaping, or wondering what type of vaping device is right for you, you can read our NEW VAPERS ADVICE here New Vapers![]() About usWe supply a wide selection of e cigarettes, e liquids, mods, tanks and coils from brands like JUUL, DotMod, Vype, Innokin, SMOK, Aspire, Logic and many more. Buy online now, or visit one of our warm and friendly Vape stores where you can find one to one support to help smokers switch to vaping. You can buy menthol vaping, menthol nicotine replacement, and menthol heat not burn products online through our easy to use website. We offer FREE UK shipping and next day delivery options, as well as shipping vaping supplies worldwide. |
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