Last updated: 6 September 2023
Next review: 6 September 2024
Shisha facts
Smoking shisha for an hour is the same as smoking 100 cigarettes.
There is a risk to smokers from shared mouthpieces.
We get complaints, from the public, of anti-social behaviour at shisha lounges. These include noise and other disturbances, gang-related crime, theft, and the sale of tobacco to underage customers.
And must follow laws
Including those on:
- Smoking
- Health and safety
- Trading standards
- HM Revenues and Customs
We will inspect your building and act if we need to make sure you are following the law.
Illegal shisha businesses
- If you run a shisha business illegally, we will prosecute you. And if you are licensed to sell alcohol, your licence may also be at risk.
- If you do not follow the law properly, we will visit you regularly to inspect the building, until we know that you meet the law.