The Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 (Commencement No. 1, Transitional and Saving Provisions) (Scotland) Regulations 2026 - Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment

Post Assessment Review and sign-off

12. Planning for the review of impact on children’s rights and wellbeing

We will continue to engage with young people through our partner organisation Young Scot, to keep them informed about policy developments and any potential impacts on their rights.

Whilst these regulations will not be reviewed, as they simply make amendments as a consequence of substantive provisions in the 2026 Act, there are plans for the UK Government to review the Tobacco and Vapes Act in January 2032, as set out in the UK impact assessment. The Act also requires the UK Secretary of State to:

• carry out a review of the operation of this Act during the relevant period (4-7 years after Royal Assent), and
• prepare and lay before Parliament a report setting out the conclusions of that review.

The Secretary of State is required to consult the Scottish Ministers in carrying out this review and the Scottish Government will proactively engage with the UKG in connection with this review.

13. Sign off

Policy Lead Signature & Date of Sign Off: Lisa Flannery 11 June 2026

Deputy Director Signature & Date of Sign Off: Niamh O’Connor 18 June 2026

Date CRWIA team first contacted: April 2025