As youth vaping surges, U.K. moves to ban disposable e cigarettes STAT The United Kingdom has approved a landmark public health policy that will permanently ban anyone born after January 1, 2009, from ever legally purchasing tobacco. The measure, part of the Tobacco and Disposable vapes banned to protect children's health GOV.UK The UK has officially passed a law that will ban anyone born after 1 January 2009 from ever legally buying cigarettes. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill cleared the House of Lords