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Everything You Need To Know About E-Liquid Regulation

Understanding E-Liquid Regulation As A Newcomer

Newcomers entering into the E-Liquid and vape market have a lot to get to grips with. Selling e-liquid products comes with various regulations and restrictions, depending on the country you’re selling in. It’s essential to be familiar with these rules and that your products are compliant in order to sell on the market. We know this can feel overwhelming to new producers – but don’t panic! This article will walk you through what you need to know to be prepared.

Who Governs E-Liquid Regulation?

Before you can get stuck into the details, you need to know the government and industry bodies you’re reporting to. The governing body in the UK for E-Liquid and nicotine vaping regulation is the Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency, or MHRA. This government agency is a division of the Department of Health and Social Care, and is responsible for the regulation and sale of medicines and medical devices. Compliance is an essential pre-requisite to UK sale.

What Are The Rules To Sell E-Liquid Products?

The MHRA originally outlined the standard regulations for selling E-Liquid and nicotine vaping products in the TPD or Tobacco Product Directive, a regulatory act for sale of E-Liquids within the European Union. Following the UK’s exit from the EU, regulations in Britain and Northern Ireland are now governed by the Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products (Amendment) (UK Exit) Regulations 2020. It’s important to be familiar with the amendment act as well as the broader European regulations to ensure your compliance meets all requirements for the areas you wish to sell in.

Whilst regulations have changed and developed over recent years, they have followed the same pattern, with requirements for minimum safety checks as an industry standard for e-cigarettes, refill containers and E-Liquids, comprehensive product information to be shared with customers, and proactive efforts to prevent children from using E-Liquid and CBD E-Liquid products.

TPD Compliance

Specific requirements for E-Liquid producers demand:

  • Producers must limit e-cigarette tank capacity to 2ml
  • E-Liquids containing nicotine may not be sold in containers larger than 10ml
  • Nicotine strength must be no higher than 20mg/ml in E-Liquids
  • All packaging must be child resistant and tamper evident
  • A number of ingredients are prohibited, including caffeine and taurine
  • Clear labelling including health warnings are including on all products

EU Common Entry Gate

To ensure new E-Liquid producers are complying with all regulations appropriately, producers are required to submit their product date to the authorities for approval if looking to sell in the EU. This is done via an online platform called the EU Common Entry Gate, or EU-CEG.

Submission here must include:

A full product ingredient list

  • Emissions produced by your product – you'll would need to have these independently verified
  • Product nicotine dosage
  • Toxicological data
  • A description of your manufacturing process
  • Compliance declaration

Getting Started In The E-Liquid Market

These are the basics of E-Liquid compliance regulations for sale in the UK and European Union as of 2021. We know these will be a good starting point for you – at Xyfil we pride ourselves on maintaining the highest industry standard, and we’re on hand to help you with every stage of your E-Liquid production journey.

It’s always daunting starting a new business venture. We’ve been there and we know the pitfalls. Familiarity and confidence in these regulations will give you a solid grounding to get your first E-Liquid products approved and onto the market. And then, the sky’s the limit!

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E-liquid Brand Case Study: Pod Salt

What is Pod Salt?

Pod Salt is a dedicated nicotine salt E-liquid brand produced exclusively by Xyfil. The award-winning, British-made E-liquid collection provides the smoothest and most refreshing vaping experience that is designed to hit the spot. You can purchase at podsalt.com.

Pod Salt’s premium nicotine salt formula is absorbed faster, lasts longer and produces a greater level of satisfaction than traditional E-liquids. The Pod Salt Core range offers a premium selection of classic and refreshing flavours. Our Fusion range brings you the world’s biggest brands, blending their signature flavours with our award-winning Nicotine Salt.

Pod Salt is committed to helping smokers make the switch from tobacco to vaping by providing the best possible alternatives. We offer support and guidance to help you your journey. Millions of people have already made the switch, start today and transform your life with Pod Salt.

What are Nicotine Salts?

Nicotine salts are found naturally in tobacco leaves and consist of nicotine and salicylate, which we then extract to produce our E-liquids. Nicotine salts represent an evolutionary step in quality from standard freebase nicotine, offering vapers enhanced nicotine delivery, greater satisfaction and a far smoother experience.

Xyfil’s advanced Nicotine Salt formula is designed to provide an exceptionally smooth vaping experience at high nicotine strengths. Naturally found in tobacco leaves, salicylate lowers the pH of nicotine, reducing irritation on the throat and providing enhanced nicotine delivery. Our formula is engineered for low vapour production, bringing an element of stealth and discretion to your vaping.

Who manufactures Pod Salt?

Xyfil is primarily an E-liquid manufacturer dedicated to producing premium e-juice flavour concentrates for our external and in-house brands. As one of the leading vape E-liquid manufacturers in Europe, we manufacture for hundreds of global brands with Pod Salt being at the forefront of our E-liquid operations, now sold in over 20 countries.

Expanding operations to the Middle East.

Pod Salt is one of the best and most widely recognised nicotine salt brands in the UK, Europe and Dubai. When restrictions were eased in 2019, the UAE market allowed a gateway into the Middle East for premium E-liquid brands. This presented an opportunity for Xyfil. We quickly set up manufacturing operations in the UAE and opened dozens of My Vapery Stores in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.

What can we do for you?

We are one of the leading UK E-liquid, personal care products and CBD manufacturers supporting brands worldwide as their businesses develop. We provide end-to-end white label manufacturing services, helping you develop your brand at every stage from flavour development to the design and production of your liquids. We offer TPD E-liquid compliance, regulatory compliance and E-liquid analysis so that you can have confidence in the quality and safety of your products. Why not drop us a line or get in touch at info@xyfil.com.

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Develop your CBD & Vape brand with Xyfil

Develop Your CBD and Vape Brand by Outsourcing:

The Future Looks Bright for the UK CBD Industry

If you’re looking for a safe market to bet on in the coming years, the cannabinoid niche should be top of your list. The UK CBD industry is still in its infancy, with little government or organisational support or advocacy – and yet it is projected to generate £690 million this year.

Consumer interest in the health and wellness sector has developed exponentially, with a broad increase in demand for physical and mental wellbeing support being particularly strong through the pandemic. As the efficacy of CBD supplementation becomes more well known, consumers are increasingly seeing the industry as a credible means of individual wellbeing support. With demand growing, and a vast space of possibility spreading out before the cannabinoid market, it’s an incredibly exciting time to get involved in the CBD industry.

What Makes Xyfil Your Best Choice for Outsourcing?

We became part of the UK’s CBD market in 2014, and work with an expert team in Preston, Lancashire. Since our inception, we have quickly become a market leader – nationally and internationally, serving clients across the globe. We work hard to ensure that top quality manufacturing, safety, and sustainability are at the heart of all we do, and welcome collaboration with entrepreneurs and start-ups as part of the exciting, energetic progression of the industry. We’re here to help CBD businesses of all sizes realise their goals, offering the best quality products to consumers and helping the industry grow from strength to strength.

Methods and Ethics of an Industry Leader

Our laboratory facilities, manufacturing processes and equipment are all ISO 9001 accredited. This accreditation means you can trust our practices and products to be consistent, safe, and the best quality across the board. Batch traceability and respectful handling of raw materials means we know exactly what we’re working with and what product is best to cater to your needs. Trusted relationships with our sustainable hemp farmers ensure we’re creating a company that’s futureproofed, ethical, and kinder to the planet. We don’t stop at delivering product – we offer end to end white label manufacturing, from product inception through to full branding and design.

Add Our Reputation to Your Brand

Wherever you are in the industry – whether you’re just starting out, or looking for an efficient means of developing your existing range – we can help. We have been consistently delivering beyond expectations to clients across the spectrum, and are proud to have built a trusted, international reputation on our work.

Drop us a line and join our wealth of happy, successful CBD producers today. We work with you and your project as a unique prospect, rather than prescribing a set means of working based on what’s easiest for us. We’re excited to develop something authentic for the industry. Working holistically with the industry and the individual producers creating a name for themselves in the market is central to helping the industry thrive, and ensuring we’re here to stay in what’s set to be a thriving marketplace.