{"id":11743,"date":"2019-11-18T14:50:34","date_gmt":"2019-11-18T14:50:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/?p=11743"},"modified":"2025-09-30T11:52:56","modified_gmt":"2025-09-30T10:52:56","slug":"menthol-cigarettes-banned-in-2020","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/menthol-cigarettes-banned-in-2020\/","title":{"rendered":"UK To Ban Menthol Cigarettes In 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"675\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/saying-goodbye-to-menthol-cigs.jpg\" alt=\"saying goodbye to menthol cigs\" class=\"wp-image-11757\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/saying-goodbye-to-menthol-cigs.jpg 675w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/saying-goodbye-to-menthol-cigs-360x157.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 675px) 100vw, 675px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that roughly 24.5% of all smokers use some type of menthol cigarette or rolling tobacco? 2019 is the last year they will be able to buy menthol cigarettes and tobacco in the UK.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The TRPR regulations<sup><a href=\"#sources\">[1]<\/a><\/sup> came into force during May 2016, and as of 20th May 2020, these same regulations will no longer allow the sale of menthol cigarettes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although the use of menthol is popular, a lot of people aren&#8217;t actually aware that their cigarettes of choice will banned. This means that anyone who buys these types of cigarettes on a daily basis, may be left unexpectedly without them as they will no longer be available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of think tanks have the opinion that most of these smokers will transition to regular tobacco or switch over to a menthol flavoured e-cig. We are actively trying to help people break free from the chains of smoking, so obviously hope that smokers will instead turn to vaping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We have a significant variety of menthol flavoured e-liquid available, with each one offering a slightly different experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s have a look at some of the popular flavours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/tecc-titan-e-liquid-menthol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Titan E-liquid &#8211; Menthol<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:45% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/menthol_titan.jpg\" alt=\"menthol titan\" class=\"wp-image-11744 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/menthol_titan.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/menthol_titan-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/menthol_titan-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/menthol_titan-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/menthol_titan-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>One of our most popular e-liquids. Smooth, mellow, fresh and minty. What more could you ask for?<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/tecc-titus-e-liquid-cool-menthol\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Titus ADV &#8211; Cool Menthol<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 45%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/titus-adv-cool-menthol.jpg\" alt=\"titus adv cool menthol\" class=\"wp-image-11745 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/titus-adv-cool-menthol.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/titus-adv-cool-menthol-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/titus-adv-cool-menthol-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/titus-adv-cool-menthol-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/titus-adv-cool-menthol-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>Cool, slightly sweet and totally refreshing. Our Titus ADV cool menthol is a firm favourite.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Halo &#8211; Menthol Blast<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:45% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/10ml-halo-e-liquid-menthol-blast.jpg\" alt=\"10ml halo e liquid menthol blast\" class=\"wp-image-11746 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/10ml-halo-e-liquid-menthol-blast.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/10ml-halo-e-liquid-menthol-blast-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/10ml-halo-e-liquid-menthol-blast-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/10ml-halo-e-liquid-menthol-blast-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/10ml-halo-e-liquid-menthol-blast-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>With a hard-hitting, icy cool menthol, this flavour can be vaped on all day long.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/riot-salt-e-liquid-pure-minted\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Riot S:ALT &#8211; Pure Minted<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 45%\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/riot-squad-riot-salt-eliquid-pure-minted.jpg\" alt=\"riot squad riot salt eliquid pure minted\" class=\"wp-image-11747 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/riot-squad-riot-salt-eliquid-pure-minted.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/riot-squad-riot-salt-eliquid-pure-minted-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/riot-squad-riot-salt-eliquid-pure-minted-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/riot-squad-riot-salt-eliquid-pure-minted-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/riot-squad-riot-salt-eliquid-pure-minted-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>This hybrid nic salt blend offers a refreshing peppermint and menthol, with a slightly fruity edge.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Element Ns20\/Ns10 &#8211; Frost<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:43% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/10ml-element-nic-salt-frost.jpg\" alt=\"10ml element nic salt frost\" class=\"wp-image-11750 size-full\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/10ml-element-nic-salt-frost.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/10ml-element-nic-salt-frost-360x360.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/10ml-element-nic-salt-frost-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/10ml-element-nic-salt-frost-75x75.jpg 75w, https:\/\/www.theelectroniccigarette.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/10ml-element-nic-salt-frost-400x400.jpg 400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p>An ice cold menthol nic salt e-liquid with a real kick. Sharp yet sweet mint throughout makes this great for any menthol lover.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Like What You&#8217;ve Read? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you know a menthol smoker, share this article with them and help someone break free from the chains of smoking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sources\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>[1] Legislation.gov.uk. (2016).&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.legislation.gov.uk\/uksi\/2016\/507\/contents\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that roughly 24.5% of all smokers use some type of menthol cigarette or rolling tobacco? 2019 is&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":12438,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[1593],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-11743","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-vaping-regulations","8":"entry"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v17.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>UK To Ban Menthol Cigarettes In 2020 | TECC Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Nearly a quarter of all smokers use menthol cigarettes or rolling tobacco. 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