E-liquid related certification

As an important production base for E-liquid exports, many E-liquids are sold to different countries in the world. At the same time, because of the special nature of E-liquid, different restrictions will be encountered in different countries.

With the E-liquid import and export restrictions, there will usually be related certifications. Below I will talk about the more complete certification standards, including the EU TPD2.0 and the US FDA. Each E-Liquid manufacturer or distributor can know or apply for certification in advance to avoid unnecessary losses.

1, EU Tobacco Directive TPD

The EU Tobacco Directive TPD (2014/40 / EC) came into effect in May 2014 and the two-year transition period has ended. EU member states will complete and implement the legal procedures related to the new directive in May this year. All new tobacco products entering the EU market will be controlled. Vape products exported to the EU market must comply with the requirements of the TPD directive, otherwise they will be banned, fined or returned, which will bring huge losses to vape manufacturers. Therefore, how to make vape products comply with the EU TPD directive to avoid losses has become a problem that manufacturers must face.

TPD part requirements

The nicotine-containing E-liquid is only put on the market in a professional filler, and the volume of the filled container does not exceed 10 mL. In a disposable electronic cigarette or a single-use cartridge, the volume of the cartridge or reservoir must not exceed 2 ml.

In nicotine-containing E-liquids, the nicotine content should not exceed 20 mg / ml. Under normal conditions of use, the nicotine release of vapes should be maintained at a stable level.

2, the US Food and Drug Administration FDA

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is referred to as the FDA, which is one of the executive agencies established by the US government in the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and the Department of Public Health (PHS). As a scientific management agency, FDA's role is to ensure the safety of food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, biologics, medical devices and radioactive products produced or imported in the United States. It was one of the first federal agencies to protect consumers as its primary function.

In 2016, the FDA stipulated that vapes must be certified by the FDA. Manufacturers must submit certification application documents to the FDA. These vapes can be sold for up to two years until the certification period. If you still don't get the certification after 2 years, they must be removed.

The agency will study the regulation of nicotine levels in the hope that the FDA may make cigarettes addictive or not addictive.

FDA partial requirements

The FDA requires all retailers to no longer sell vapes or similar items to customers under the age of 18. Customers are required to show proof of age at the time of purchase and are not allowed to distribute free samples. In addition, vending machines cannot sell vapes unless they are in an adult setting.

Since then, vapes and similar products have been subject to FDA regulation, submitting information to them, product design, health risks, product appeal to young people and non-vape users, etc., after FDA approval You can start selling.

Since the domestically produced electronic cigarettes are mainly trade exports, the certification of products is mainly related to foreign certifications. At present, there are more domestic agency testing certifications. After the implementation of relevant domestic standards on vapes this year, the vape industry may add new standards.

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