MHRA is the competent authority of the notification plan for electronic cigarettes and refilling containers in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and is responsible for implementing most of the provisions of Part 6 of "Tobacco and Related Products Regulations (TRPR)" and "Tobacco Products and Nicotine Inhaling Products (Amendment) (EU Exit) Regulations 2020".

TRPR has established rules to ensure that:

The safety and quality of all electronic cigarettes and filling containers (also known as electronic liquids) meet the minimum standards, which requires that these information be provided to consumers so that they can make wise choices. Protect the environment where children do not start using these products.


TRPR specific requirements:

1. Limit the capacity of the electronic cigarette can to no more than 2mL;

2. The maximum volume of electronic liquid containing nicotine sold in a filling container is limited to 10mL;

3. Limit the nicotine content of tobacco oil to no more than 20mg/mL;

4. It is required that the products containing nicotine or their packaging have child-proof and tamper-proof functions;

5. It is prohibited to contain certain ingredients, including pigment and taurine;

6. Including new labeling regulations and warnings;

7. It is required that all electronic cigarettes and cigarette oil must be notified to MHRA before being sold.


MHRA process for UK e-cigarette registration

1. Communicate the specific situation of the product (whether it has cigarette oil, how many flavors and models)

2. Determine the product test cost and sample quantity

3. Sign the contract

4. Send samples and fill in the application form

5. The laboratory receives samples for testing

6. Issue a draft report after passing the test

7. Confirm the draft report and prepare MHRA notification materials

8. Register MHRA system account

9. Upload test report and other notification materials and pay notification fee (UK notification fee is 150 pounds)

10. After the notification is passed, the product will be displayed on the MHRA website