Regulatory & environmental compliance in the vaping industry – challenges, opportunities and public perception

The Department of Business and Trade, representing the Office for Product Safety and Standards, is the UK’s regulator for Waste, Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) and Waste Portable Battery regulations, overseeing “WEEE & Battery take back Schemes”. As Senior Compliance Lead, Bubbly Sandhu will introduce the roles of the DBT and OPSS and their focus on promoting responsible product stewardship. The session will clarify the key regulations, highlight the environmental impact of vape waste, and examine compliance challenges specific to this rapidly changing sector. Bubbly will define good compliance, share enforcement insights, and outline future priorities to help develop a more sustainable vaping industry.