What Does TPD Compliant Mean?

The Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) is a European Union regulation that sets requirements for the sale and marketing of vaping products. The TPD was originally created in 2001 and revised in 2014 to include e-cigarettes. The TPD‘s main requirements for vaping products include: 

Tank capacity: E-cigarette tanks can‘t hold more than 2 milliliters (ml) 

E-liquid container size: E-liquids containing nicotine can‘t be sold in containers larger than 10 ml 

Nicotine strength: E-liquids can‘t contain more than 20 milligrams (mg) of nicotine per ml 

Packaging: Nicotine-containing products and their packaging must be child-proof and tamper-evident 

Labeling: All e-cigarette products must be labeled with warnings, such as "This product contains nicotine which is a highly addictive substance" 

Approval: All e-cigarette products and e-liquids must be approved by the MHRA before they can be sold 

Ingredients: Controls are in place over what ingredients can be added to e-liquids 

The TPD has had a significant impact on the vaping experience. For example, some vape enthusiasts have used expansion glass to increase tank capacity, while others have used short fill E-liquids to get around the 10 ml restriction. 

It‘s important to only purchase vaping products from stores that ensure they follow TPD compliance. Sells that don‘t follow the TPD may be distributing e-liquids that could be harmful to your health and device.