Report Illegal Tobacco and Vapes
You should use this form below to report concerns about the sale of illegal tobacco and vape products in Thurrock.
Illegal tobacco might include:
• Tobacco or cigarettes with no legal market in the UK, often from Eastern Europe – sometimes known as “cheap whites.”
• UK brands which are smuggled into the country and sold without duty being paid.
• Counterfeit/fakes – illegally manufactured and made to look like recognised brands.
Illegal vapes may include:
• Single-use disposable vapes
• Oversized vapes or products not registered with the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
Report illegal tobacco and vapes
Please only use this form to report illegal tobacco and vapes that take place within Thurrock – if you have concerns about another part of the UK, please report the matter to the Citizens Advice consumer service Reporting to Trading Standards - Citizens Advice
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