TPD Compliance
Wondering what TPD compliant means? Here’s a simple guide to UK rules for vape liquids, pods, kits and nicotine products, including what the size and strength limits actually mean.
Under the UK rules for nicotine-containing e-liquids, the maximum permitted...
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) operates the...
If you have a question about a product's size, nicotine content or compatibility...
A 50ml shortfill is a larger bottle of e-liquid sold without nicotine...
1. What does TPD compliance mean in the UK?
You may see the term TPD compliant when reading about vape kits, pods and e-liquids. TPD stands for Tobacco Products Directive, the European legislation from which several UK vaping rules originally developed.
In the UK, the main product requirements for nicotine-containing e-cigarettes and refill containers are set out in the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016 (TRPR), as amended.
These rules cover matters such as nicotine strength, liquid and tank sizes, packaging and product notifications. Other UK laws also apply to vaping and nicotine products.
2. Which vaping products do these rules cover?
The product rules are particularly relevant to nicotine-containing e-liquids, the bottles used to refill devices and e-cigarettes or their relevant components.
They do not mean that every item sold under Vaping & Nicotine has the same bottle-size or nicotine-strength limits. For example, nicotine pouches are not bottles of vape liquid, and nicotine-free shortfills are different from nicotine-containing refill bottles.
Different products can still be subject to other UK safety, labelling and age-of-sale rules.
3. What is the maximum nicotine strength?
Under the UK rules for nicotine-containing e-liquids, the maximum permitted nicotine concentration is 20mg/ml (2%).
A product labelled 10mg/ml contains 10 milligrams of nicotine per millilitre of liquid. A product labelled 20mg/ml contains 20 milligrams per millilitre. The number describes the concentration, not the volume of liquid in the bottle or pod.
Nicotine-salt and freebase e-liquids both need to meet the requirements that apply to the products concerned. Always read the individual product label for the actual strength.
4. Why are nicotine e-liquid bottles usually 10ml?
A nicotine-containing e-liquid sold in a refill bottle must not exceed 10ml per refill container.
That is why many nicotine-salt and freebase e-liquids come in 10ml bottles. The size limit is about the nicotine-containing liquid in an individual refill bottle, not the total number of bottles someone may see in a multipack.
Check the bottle size and nicotine content shown on the product listing before ordering.
5. How are 50ml shortfills different?
A 50ml shortfill is a larger bottle of e-liquid sold without nicotine. It is different from a ready-to-use 10ml nicotine-containing refill bottle.
The 10ml limit described above applies to nicotine-containing refill containers. A nicotine-free shortfill must still comply with the safety and product requirements relevant to that product; a larger bottle does not mean the product is exempt from all regulation.
Read the product listing and packaging carefully to check whether the liquid contains nicotine, which bottle size is supplied and what device guidance applies.
6. Why do vape pods and tanks have a 2ml limit?
The UK rules restrict the capacity of relevant e-cigarette tanks and nicotine-containing cartridges or pods to no more than 2ml.
This is a liquid-capacity rule. It is different from how many replacement pods come in a pack or the capacity of a separate external refill bottle.
If you already own a reusable device, check the exact model name and the replacement pod or tank specified for it. Products from the same brand do not always use interchangeable parts.
7. What information should be on nicotine vaping products?
Products covered by these requirements must carry the applicable information and warnings. That can include nicotine content, ingredients, batch details, safety information and instructions for use.
Relevant products or their packaging must also meet rules on child resistance and evidence of tampering.
Packaging requirements vary depending on what the product is. Please keep nicotine products away from children, follow the supplied instructions and do not use a product if its packaging or condition gives you reason to doubt its safety.
8. What is an MHRA notification?
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) operates the UK’s notification arrangements for relevant nicotine-containing e-cigarettes and refill containers.
Products that fall within the notification rules must follow the applicable process before they can be supplied. The MHRA publishes information about notified products, including separate arrangements for Great Britain and Northern Ireland.
A product appearing on a notification list should not be described as a personal recommendation, proof of safety or an MHRA endorsement. It is important to check the actual product and its compliance requirements.
9. Are disposable vapes still available in the UK?
No. The sale and supply of single-use disposable vapes have been banned across the UK since 1 June 2025, including online.
NVee Superstore does not sell single-use disposable vapes. A rechargeable device with replaceable prefilled pods is not necessarily a disposable product, but it must meet the actual legal requirements for a reusable device.
A name, puff-count claim or picture on its own is not enough to determine whether a device is reusable.
11. Do the same limits apply to nicotine pouches?
No, not in the same way. Nicotine pouches are used differently from e-liquids and are not regulated as nicotine-containing vape refill bottles.
That means the 10ml refill-bottle, 2ml tank and 20mg/ml e-liquid rules should not be applied to a tin of nicotine pouches as though it were a bottle of vape liquid.
Nicotine pouches are still covered by applicable UK product rules. The expanded 18+ age-of-sale rules for vaping and nicotine products take effect on 29 October 2026. Our shop treats the Vaping & Nicotine range as adult-only.
12. Who can buy vaping and nicotine products?
NVee Superstore’s Vaping & Nicotine department is for adults aged 18 and over.
We use Age Check as our age-verification provider when verification is required for a restricted purchase. Food & Drink and Tech & Mobile products are separate departments and do not automatically require a vaping age check.
For more detail about verification and upcoming changes to UK age-of-sale rules, see our Age Verification & 18+ page.
13. How can I check a particular product?
Start with the product details: nicotine strength, liquid or tank size, bottle type, device format and the exact product name.
If you’re looking for a replacement pod or coil, match it to the device listed by the manufacturer. If something looks inconsistent, such as the wrong strength or a missing size, contact us before placing an order.
Regulatory limits are general rules. Whether an individual product meets every applicable requirement depends on its verified details, labelling and notification status.
14. Where can I find more help?
If you have a question about a product’s size, nicotine content or compatibility, please Contact Us or email info@nveesuperstore.com.
You can also read the MHRA’s guidance on e-cigarette regulations, the UK single-use vape ban guidance and our Age Verification & 18+ information.
These pages explain the rules, but the information on an individual product listing and its packaging identifies the exact item you are considering.