UK TPD Vape Laws Explained (2025–2026)
Your updated Vapesales guide to TPD compliance, nicotine limits, packaging rules, and MHRA requirements.
TL;DR — Key TPD Rules at a Glance
- Max 10ml nicotine e-liquid bottles
- Max 2ml tank/pod capacity
- 20mg/ml nicotine strength limit
- Mandatory child-resistant packaging
- All products must be MHRA submitted
- No caffeine, taurine, or colouring additives
What Is the TPD?
The Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) is the legislation that governs how vaping products are designed, labelled, and sold across the UK. Although created under the EU, the same rules continue to apply through UK law under the TRPR (Tobacco and Related Products Regulations).
Its purpose is simple: ensure that vape products meet essential safety, quality and transparency standards.
What Do UK TPD Vape Laws Cover?
- Vape kits, tanks and pods
- Nicotine-containing e-liquids
- Packaging, labelling and health warnings
- Advertising and youth-access restrictions
The rules are designed to protect consumers by regulating:
- Ingredients & safety testing
- Product labelling & instructions
- Marketing claims & claims restrictions
- Consistency & traceability
Key TPD Regulations for Vaping Products
- 10ml limit on nicotine e-liquids
- 2ml max capacity for refillable tanks and pods
- 20mg/ml nicotine cap (nic salts + freebase)
- Strict ingredient bans — no caffeine/taurine/colouring
- Child-resistant bottles & tamper-evident packaging
- Mandatory MHRA notification before any product can be sold
- Large, readable health warnings on every box
Vapesales & Full TPD Compliance
Every product listed on Vapesales meets or exceeds UK TPD & MHRA standards. That includes:
- E-liquids (nic salts & 10ml freebase)
- Vape kits & TPD-compliant pods
- Replacement coils
All formulations use high-purity ingredients and exclude banned additives such as diacetyl or vitamin E acetate.
Why TPD Compliance Matters
The TPD has strengthened vaping in the UK by ensuring products remain:
- Safer — through verified testing
- Consistent — limits prevent extreme formulations
- Transparent — full ingredient disclosure required
- Reliable — MHRA oversight ensures traceability
Responsible Vaping & Consumer Safety
At Vapesales, we follow a harm-reduction approach: safe devices, verified liquids, and accurate information. No hype. No misleading claims. Just science-based vaping guidance.
If you have questions about product compliance or vape safety, our support team is always ready to help.
Final Thoughts
The TPD protects UK vapers by enforcing strict standards on everything from bottle size to nicotine strength. With full compliance across every item we sell, Vapesales ensures your experience is safe, legal and high quality.
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FAQs — UK TPD Vape Laws
What is the TPD?
The Tobacco Products Directive sets rules for nicotine e-liquids, vape devices and packaging to ensure safety and consistency.
What are the limits for nicotine and tanks?
Nicotine bottles max out at 10ml, tanks at 2ml, and nicotine strength at 20mg/ml.
Do all vape products need MHRA approval?
Yes — any nicotine product must be submitted to the MHRA before sale.
Is Vapesales fully TPD compliant?
Yes. Every vape kit, pod and e-liquid sold on our website meets UK TRPR/TPD regulations.