Trading Standards

Avian Flu Surveillance Zone

26 March 2025

Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 was confirmed in poultry at a premises near Blaydon, Blaydon and Consett, Durham (AIV 2025/31). A 3km protection zone and 10km surveillance zone has been declared around the premises. All poultry on the premises will be humanely culled. The 10Km surveillance zone brings in the western side of Newcastle just north of the River Tyne. 

Sale of Disposable Vapes To Be Banned 

The sale of disposable vapes will be banned in England from the 1 June 2025.

The Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (England) Regulations 2024 SI 2024 No. 1216 have now been published. 

From 1 June 2025, it will be illegal for businesses to sell, offer to sell or have in their possession for sale all single-use or ‘disposable’ vapes. This applies to:

• sales online and in shops
• all vapes whether or not they contain nicotine 

If a vape is reusable, you’ll still be able sell it. For the national guidance go to: Gov.uk