Council urges businesses to check Vapes and E-Cigarettes

Denbighshire Trading Standards are urging businesses to make necessary checks on their stock of disposable e-cigarettes, liquids and vaping devices and ensure that they meet UK legal requirements.

An increasing amount of non-compliant disposable vaping products have been found for sale within Denbighshire. The majority of products found are non-compliant due to having over-sized tanks, incorrect labelling and being unregistered – meaning that they are not notified products with the Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

It is important that retailers make themselves aware of the rules in relation to the products they are selling. If they are in doubt, then they should contact the Trading Standards team for business advice.

E-cigarettes are limited to contain 2ml of liquid (roughly 600 puffs) and no more than 20mg of nicotine per ml. There is also labelling and warning requirements – including an ingredient list, batch number and UK importer name and contact details, amongst others.

Officers will be providing written advice and guidance to known sellers of e-cigarettes and vaping products.

Councillor Win Mullen-James, Lead Member for Local Development and Planning said:

“Illegal vapes are a health risk, they may contain high levels of nicotine which can make them highly addictive, they often come in flavours and designs which can be attractive to young people.

It is important that we ensure these products are removed from sale giving residents and visitors confidence that the products purchased from local retailers meet legislative requirements.

It is also important that retailers ensure that they are selling compliant stock and are taking necessary steps to ensure age restricted products are not sold to underage persons”.

If you own a business in Denbighshire, the council can provide you with advice and guidance on the topic.

Please contact the Trading Standards Team on 01824 706 057 or complete an online form and an officer will be in contact:  https://www.denbighshire.gov.uk/en/licences-permits-and-trading-standards/forms/contact-us-trading-standards.aspx