Tobacco and Vapes Bill agreed by Parliament New Tobacco and Vapes Bill Proposal Aligns Vape Status Asian Trader This government is taking action to protect people from the harms of smoking. , Smoking is the number one preventable cause of death, disability and ill health in the UK. , Todays reforms will phase The Tobacco and Vapes Bill is now law. It includes powers to introduce a retail licensing scheme for tobacco and vapes. The scheme itself will need further regulations. One to watch.