TPD & TRPR Compliance

All of the procuts on the IblazeVape website are fully TPD/TRPR compliant. If you want to learn more about how TPD/TRPR compliance affects vaping then please read the explanation below.

TPD Explained

TPD, which stands for; ‘Tobacco Products Directive’ is a set of regulations that were created for the European Union to govern the manufacturing, presentation, and sale of tobacco and related products. The current iteration, known as TPD2, was adopted in 2014 and came into effect in 2016, replacing the original directive from 2001. Visit the EU Public Health website for more in-depth explanations. While TPD covers tobacco products it also covers vaping, below is a basic list of what’s affected by the TPD regulations:

• 2ml Maximum tank capacity
• 20mg maximum nicotine strength in 10ml bottles
• Warning labels and ingredients list

TRPR Explained

TRPR, which stands for; ‘Tobacco and Related Products Regulations’ is very similar in scope to the TPD regulations but TRPR is more relevant to the UK market.

The TRPR introduced rules which ensure:

• Minimum standards for the safety and quality of all e-cigarettes and refill containers (otherwise known as e-liquids)
• That information is provided to consumers so that they can make informed choices
• An environment that protects children from starting to use these products.

The requirements:

• Restrict e-cigarette tanks to a capacity of no more than 2ml
• Restrict the maximum volume of nicotine-containing e-liquid for sale in one refill container to 10ml
• Restrict e-liquids to a nicotine strength of no more than 20mg/ml
• Require nicotine-containing products or their packaging to be child-resistant and tamper evident
• Ban certain ingredients including colourings, caffeine and taurine
• Include new labelling requirements and warnings
• Require all e-cigarettes and e-liquids be notified and published by the MHRA before they can be sold

Why do the TPD & TRPR regulations affect vaping?

It’s easy to see why regulations came into force as before we had these regulations, the vaping market was kind of like the Wild West with no clear way to know what ingredients are in your e-liquid and no control over the nicotine content of e-liquids. Not only that but consumers had no way of knowing if a particular e-liquid had been manufactured in the correct environments or had passed any proper testing so it was clear something had to be done to protect public health.

While a lot of people consider any Government interference as bad or overbearing but for the sake of the vaping industry it was a must to protect business and most importantly the consumer like me and you.

So, when did all this come into effect?

The TPD regulations were first introduced in 2014 and both TPD and TRPR regulations became law on the 20th of May 2016 in the EU and the UK. This meant that all non-compliant stock that businesses still had to be sold or destroyed/removed from sale by that date.

As a result of the TPD & TRPR regulations you may have noticed certain brands are no longer available and this is due to the brand either backing out of the vaping market or they have failed to comply with the new regulations and thus are no longer allowed to sell their products in the EU and the UK.

What have IblazeVape done to comply with the TPD & TRPR regulations?

At Iblaze Vape, we fully adhere to TPD and TRPR regulations, ensuring our products meet stringent safety and quality standards. Our e-liquids, tanks, and pods comply with the guidelines, featuring a maximum nicotine concentration of 20mg and a 2ml e-liquid capacity.

All e-liquids available on our website have undergone MHRA certification and are confirmed as TPD compliant. We prioritize safety, and our products do not contain caffeine, taurine, or diacetyl, adhering strictly to the standard ratios of PG, VG, and flavorings. Complete ingredient listings and relevant nicotine and health warnings are provided on all packaging to ensure transparency.

If you’re a new vaper or have questions regarding TPD & TRPR regulations, we’re here to help. Reach out to us through our website, email us at [email protected], chat with us online, or call us at 0161 740 7380, Monday to Friday, 9 AM - 4 PM.