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Information about changes to fixed penalty notices for offences related to tobacco, vaping and nicotine products from 29 October 2026 and 1 January 2027.
Changes to age of sale rules and related regulations for tobacco and herbal smoking products and cigarette papers from 29 October 2026 and 1 January 2027.
What you need to do if you sell or store tobacco products in the UK.
Create an account with the UK ID issuer for business or product IDs if you're involved in the supply of tobacco products in the UK.
Get help to classify cigarettes, cigars, raw tobacco, smoking tobacco, tobacco for heating and nicotine substitutes for import and export.
Find out about the penalties that can be applied if you do not follow the UK tobacco track and trace rules.
Find out if you need to pay Tobacco Products Duty if you make or import tobacco, how much it is and when you can suspend or defer payment.
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