Advice for retailers on disposable e-cigarettes - SGF

17 Feb 2023
Written By Chris Terry

You will be aware of recent coverage in the media surrounding the supply and sale of non-compliant disposable vapes.

It is an offence for retailers to sell non-compliant products and, in the case of e-cigarettes, this includes products that do not comply with the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016 even if those products have been notified to Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

Steps retailers can take:

  • Ask that all manufacturers of e-cigarettes provide you with adequate proof of fill level (e.g. certificates of independent testing from an approved and accredited laboratory) before you agree to stock their products.

  • An additional useful step would be that retailers also intermittently test the stock placed on their shelves to ensure that the fill level remains consistently at 2ml.

SGF promotes responsible community retailing and the importance to adhering to legislative and regulatory requirements.

With the Scottish Government currently considering its next steps following its consultation on vaping last year, we must ensure that we remain compliant.

Chris Terry
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