Are Lost Mary Vapes Being Banned?

Lost Mary disposable vapes were banned in the UK on 1st June 2025. That includes every single use Lost Mary that was on sale before the ban, from the original BM600 to the old disposable BM6000.

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But Lost Mary isn't gone. The brand launched a full range of prefilled pod kits and refill pods before the ban hit, and those are completely legal. You can still buy Lost Mary vapes right now, just not the old throwaway ones.

This guide covers what actually got banned, what's still on sale, and what's changed for Lost Mary vapers since June 2025.

What Lost Mary Vapes Were Banned?

The UK's single use vape ban made it illegal to sell or store any disposable vape from 1st June 2025. For Lost Mary, that meant every model you couldn't recharge or refill was pulled from shelves.

Here's what went:

These are all gone from every legitimate UK vape shop, both online and on the high street. It's illegal for retailers to sell them or even keep them in stock. Any old disposables still floating around are black market stock with nicotine that's likely degraded over time.

What Lost Mary Vapes Are Still Legal?

Lost Mary's prefilled pod kits and refill pods are fully legal because they're rechargeable and use replaceable pods. The ban only covered single use vapes that you throw away whole.

Here's what you can still buy:

The names can be confusing. The old Lost Mary BM6000 disposable was banned, but the new Lost Mary BM6000 prefilled pod kit is a completely different product and fully UK legal. Same goes for the BM600.

Are Rechargeable Vapes Being Banned?

No. The UK ban only covers single use disposable vapes. If your vape can be recharged, refilled, or takes replaceable pods, it's not affected.

Here's a quick breakdown of what is and isn't banned:

If you're using any kind of rechargeable vape, whether it's a Lost Mary prefilled kit, a refillable pod kit, or a box mod with a tank, you're not affected by the ban at all.

Can You Still Buy Lost Mary Vapes?

Yes. Lost Mary is still one of the biggest vape brands in the UK. The disposables are gone, but Lost Mary adapted before the ban by launching prefilled pod kits across their entire flavour range.

Lost Mary prefilled pod kits and Lost Mary pods are widely available from authorised UK vape retailers. The range includes the BM6000, Nera 30K, BM600, Pro Max 7000, Hawcos Crystal Pro, and the 4-in-1 kit.

The prefilled pod kits work in a similar way to the old disposables. You charge the kit, slot in a refill pod, and vape until it runs out. When it's empty you swap the pod for a fresh one instead of binning the whole thing. Our guide to switching from disposables covers how the process works if you haven't made the move yet.

Are Lost Mary Vapes Discontinued?

No. Lost Mary hasn't been discontinued. The disposable models were taken off sale because of the ban, but the brand itself is bigger than ever with its prefilled pod kit range.

Lost Mary is still releasing new products too. The Nera 30K with its full view screen launched after the ban, and new flavours are still being added across all their ranges.

If you've seen "discontinued" labels online, those are for the old disposable versions only. The current Lost Mary range of prefilled kits and pods is fully in stock and legal to buy.

Why Were Disposable Vapes Banned?

The UK government banned single use vapes for two main reasons.

The environmental impact was the biggest factor. Millions of disposable vapes were being thrown away every week in the UK, creating a large amount of electronic waste. Each one contains a lithium battery and plastic casing that doesn't break down easily.

Youth vaping rates were the other concern. The government argued that cheap, brightly coloured disposables with sweet flavours were too easy for underage users to get hold of. Removing them from sale was part of a broader push to reduce underage vaping.

The ban doesn't apply to rechargeable or refillable vapes because those produce far less waste and are harder for younger users to access through pocket money purchases. For more detail on the legislation, our UK vaping laws guide covers the full timeline and what's changed.

What Are the Alternatives to Lost Mary Disposables?

If you were using Lost Mary disposables before the ban, you've got two main routes now.

Prefilled pod kits are the closest match to the disposable experience. Lost Mary's own range (BM6000, Nera 30K, BM600) keeps the same flavours and the same draw style. You charge the kit and swap pods when they're empty. No filling, no coil changes.

Refillable pod kits give you more control. You fill the pod yourself with whatever e-liquid you want, from nic salts at 10mg or 20mg to 0mg shortfills if you don't want nicotine at all. The flavour choice is much wider and the running costs are lower because a 100ml bottle of e-liquid goes a lot further than buying individual pods.

Both options are rechargeable, UK legal, and available from any authorised vape retailer. Our guide to choosing a pod kit can help if you're not sure which route suits you.