UK Vaping Regulations 2025: HQD Compliance Guide

September 29, 2025 By HQD Press Team

What are the UK laws on vaping?

After Brexit, vaping in the UK continues to be regulated by the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016 (TRPR) and enforced by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). Here were the big changes:

All vaping products must undergo mandatory notification, testing, and approval by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).
E-liquid bottles are limited to a maximum capacity of 10ml
Nicotine strength is capped at 20mg/ml.
Vape tanks must not exceed 2ml in capacity.
Health warnings must be clearly displayed on product packaging.
Detailed ingredients, nicotine, and emission data must be provided to consumers.
Restrictions on marketing and advertising aimed at protecting minors and vulnerable populations.

What are the UK vaping laws in 2025?

Minimum price for vaping products – A vape product cannot be sold for under £30. This includes individual coils and pods – this is a huge increase in the cost of accessories. The average vape kit costs £20 and a pack of pods £10. The aim is to price out children, but would nearly double the cost of most vape kits and triple the cost for vape pods and coils.
Prohibition on the manufacture, supply and sale of prefilled single-use vaping pods – Any sealed cartridge that contains an e-liquid not intended for refill or reuse. Prefilled pod kits are the next step up from disposables, they’re easy to use, easier to obtain, cheaper, and more wasteful than refillable vapes. The aim is to reduce the accessibility for minors and reduce environmental waste.

UK Vaping Regulations 2025: A Comprehensive HQD Compliance Guide

The UK’s vaping landscape is undergoing its most significant transformation since the TRPR was introduced. With new laws aimed at curbing youth access and reducing environmental impact, both retailers and consumers must stay informed. This guide breaks down the key regulations coming into effect in 2025 and how HQD’s product range is engineered for full compliance.

The New Vaping Duty (Tax)

From 1 October 2026, a new excise duty will be applied to vaping liquids. The duty is set at £2.20 per 10ml of vaping liquid. This will increase the retail price of e-liquids. HQD is committed to providing transparent pricing and high-quality products that offer adult smokers and vapers continued value despite the additional cost.

The Single-Use Vaping pod Ban:

Effective from 1 June 2025, the manufacture, supply, and sale of disposable vapes are prohibited across the UK. The government’s goal is to eliminate the wasteful, low-cost devices that are most accessible to minors.

HQD is leading the transition with advanced refillable pod systems. Devices like the HQD Glow Air 70K has the features as follows: It features a 20ml e-liquid capacity, designed for long-term use and significantly reduced waste. It is quipped with an 850mAh USB-C battery, moving away from non-rechargeable power sources. Its dual mesh coil system ensures the device meets the reusable criteria, allowing for coil replacement instead of discarding the entire unit. All HQD products feature mandatory health warnings, child-resistant packaging, and are fully notified with detailed ingredient lists to the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA).

How to ensure you are compliant?

Consumers should choose refillable, rechargeable devices like the HQD Glow Air 70K, purchase e-liquids from reputable retailers who sell products in 10ml bottles with a maximum of 20mg/mL nicotine and look for MHRA notification status and proper health warnings on packaging.

Retailers are expected to phase out all single-use disposable vape stock before the deadline, shift your product range to compliant, refillable kits like those from HQD and ensure all products have been notified to the MHRA and meet all TRPR requirements for safety.

HQD is at the forefront of innovation, designing products that not only deliver superior performance but also align with the UK’s future regulatory framework. Our focus on advanced refillable technology, such as multi-flavour pods and robust battery systems, ensures that adult vapers have access to legal, enjoyable, and sustainable alternatives.