Are Flavoured Vapes Being Banned in Ireland?

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Flavoured vapes have been all over the news this week, and customers are asking us the same question: is my flavour being banned?

The short answer: yes, flavoured vapes are set to be banned, but likely not for at least a year, and nothing changes today. The Public Health (Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products) (Amendment) Bill 2026 limits vape flavours in Ireland to tobacco and unflavoured. It passed the Dáil in June, and its final Seanad stages were reported to have gone through on 21 October 2026. It still needs to be signed into law and brought into effect, and the flavour rules are likely to have a 12-month transition period. Until then, flavoured e-liquids are on sale as normal.

What we know, and what we don’t yet

The situation is still moving, so here’s a clear picture of what’s confirmed and what isn’t.

What we know:

•             The bill passed the Dáil in June 2026

•             Its final Seanad stages were reported to have gone through on 21 October 2026

•             As published, the bill allows only two flavour names, “Tobacco” and “Unflavoured”, and gives shops 12 months to sell existing stock once the flavour rules are brought in

•             Flavoured e-liquids are legal to sell and buy today

What isn’t confirmed yet:

•             Official confirmation of the Seanad vote, and whether any changes were made to the bill

•             When the President will sign it into law

•             When the Minister for Health will bring the flavour rules into effect

•             The exact date flavours will come off shelves

•             Whether the Minister will add any other flavours, such as menthol, to the permitted list

We’ll update this page as soon as there’s official news.

Here’s what the new law changes, when it’s likely to start and what it means for you.

What does the flavour ban change?

The law’s stated aim is to reduce the appeal of vapes to young people. Once it’s in force, it will:

•             Allow only two flavour names on nicotine vapes: “Tobacco” and “Unflavoured”

•             Ban other flavour names and descriptions, including menthol, mint and words that suggest a taste or sensation, such as “ice” or “cool”

•             Restrict colours and imagery on vape devices and packaging

•             Ban devices designed to look like toys, games or other products

•             Ban vape advertising in shops and on websites that sell vapes

•             Ban point-of-sale displays of vapes in mixed retail outlets such as supermarkets, garages and newsagents

•             Ban the sale of nicotine pouches to under-18s

The law doesn’t ban vaping, refillable kits or bottled e-liquid. It changes which flavours can be sold and how vape products look and are marketed. (Oireachtas Library & Research Service bill digest)

When will the flavour ban come into effect?

There’s no confirmed date yet, but it isn’t expected before late 2027. Here’s where things stand:

Date	Stage
7 April 2026	Bill published
24 June 2026	Passed all stages in the Dáil
21 October 2026	Final Seanad stages reported passed
Next	Signed into law by the President
After that	Minister for Health sets the start date

The President is expected to sign the bill within weeks. The Minister for Health then brings the law into effect. The flavour and packaging rules are likely to apply to retail sales only one year after they’re brought into effect, giving shops time to sell existing stock. That means flavoured e-liquids are likely to stay on sale until at least late 2027.

We’ll update this page as soon as a date is confirmed. You can follow the bill’s progress on the Oireachtas website.

Which vape flavours will still be allowed?

Once the ban is in force, the only flavour names permitted will be:

•             Tobacco

•             Unflavoured

Fruit, sweet, dessert and drink flavours will no longer be sold, and neither will menthol or mint. This applies to bottled e-liquids, nic salts and prefilled pods.

The law gives the Minister for Health the power to add other flavour names later, but none have been added so far.

Refillable devices, pod kits, tanks, coils and accessories will still be available, although new devices and packaging will have to follow the new colour and design rules.

How does this fit with the other vape changes?

The flavour ban is one of three changes affecting Irish vapers:

Change	Status	When
Disposable vape ban	Law since July 2026, six-month transition for retailers	Expected late January 2027
E-liquid tax rise, 50c to 70c per ml	Announced in Budget 2027	1 January 2027
Flavour restrictions	Final stages reported passed, awaiting signature	Expected late 2027

For more detail, read our guides to the disposable vape ban and the vape tax increase in Budget 2027.

What should vapers do now?

For now, nothing changes. Flavoured e-liquids are still legal to sell and buy in Ireland, and that’s likely to continue for at least a year. If you’re curious about tobacco flavours, you can try one or two alongside your usual favourites.

Tobacco e-liquids are already among LS Vape’s best sellers, led by the BMG range with 12 tobacco flavours. Browse the full tobacco e-liquid range to find one that suits you.

Our current fruit, menthol and nic salt ranges remain available as normal until the new rules take effect. For questions about the changes or help finding a tobacco flavour, contact the LS Vape team.

Frequently asked questions

Are flavoured vapes banned in Ireland?

Not yet. The bill’s final Seanad stages were reported to have passed on 21 October 2026, but it still needs to be signed into law and brought into effect. Flavoured e-liquids are legal to buy until then, and are likely to remain on sale for at least a year.

What flavours will be allowed in Ireland?

Only “Tobacco” and “Unflavoured”. The Minister for Health has the power to add other flavour names later, but none have been added so far.

When will the flavour ban start?

No date has been confirmed. Once the President signs the bill, the Minister for Health sets the start date, and the flavour rules are likely to have a 12-month transition period. That points to late 2027 at the earliest.

Is menthol being banned?

Yes. Menthol and mint aren’t on the permitted list, so menthol e-liquids will be affected once the ban takes effect.

Is vaping being banned in Ireland?

No. The law restricts flavours, packaging and advertising. It doesn’t ban vaping, refillable devices or tobacco-flavoured e-liquids.

Does the flavour ban apply to Northern Ireland?

No. The law applies in the Republic of Ireland only. Northern Ireland follows UK law, which is separate.

Is the flavour ban the same as the disposable vape ban?

No. The disposable vape ban is a separate law, already in force with a six-month transition for retailers. The flavour ban is a different law with its own timeline.