The Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) is a new set of rules / regulations that were introduced into the UK and EU as of May 2016. The TPD sets out specific regulations that regulate the sale and manufacture of e-cigarettes and e-liquids in the UK and EU. Any vaping product must be fully compliant with TPD before it can be sold within the UK or EU market. 

The focus of the TPD is to improve safety and educate customers about the risks of purchasing nicotine inclusive products. The TPD also reiterates the importance of e-cigarette and vaping products being an over 18 product.

What does this all mean?             

  • There could be a decrease in the range of e-liquids and e-cigarettes available because companies’ may not be able to comply with the new regulations, and so won't be allowed to be sold in the UK or EU market.
  • All pre-filled cartridges, pod devices, and tanks will be restricted to a maximum e-liquid capacity of 2ml.
  • Overseas sales will be much more regulated but NOT banned. So, please check with your local customs if you are planning on purchasing from us.
  • Also, the EU has the right to ban e-cigarettes entirely if 3 member states believe the products are harmful. This would make the products illegal.

 

Categories

Products produced or imported before November 19th 2016

Products produced or imported after November 20th 2016

Products available for sale after May 20th 2017

Liquids

No limitations
Available for sale until may 19th

Max bottle size 10ml
Child proof bottles
Unbreakable bottle

Max bottle size 10ml
Child proof bottles
Unbreakable bottles

Tanks

No limitations
Available for sale until May 19th

 

Max tank size is 2ml

Max tank size is 2ml

Nicotine Content

No limitations
Available for sale until May 19th

Max nicotine Content is 20mg/ml

Max nicotine Content is 20mg/ml

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