E-Liquid Labels and Standards.

[Matt Gluggles]

Everyone knows that there are certain requirements for the labels on a bottle of e-liquid. There are certain warnings that have to be in place, the lid has to be 'childproof' and there should be a raised triangle, or "tactile warning label" on the bottle.

Actually there should also be the address of the manufacturer (if they are inside the EU) or the Importer (if the manufacturer is outside the EU).

These are called CHIP requirements and come from The Chemicals (Hazard Information and Packaging for Supply) Regulations 2009

These rules are clear and unambiguous, and all main Vendors know them.

Perhaps, in the past, the application of these rules has been a bit slap-dash, but now that the market has grown beyond all expecations, all the main Vendors seem to be sticking to these regulations (and rightly so).

One thing I have noticed is that there are some new e-liquid sellers that do not seem to know about the requirements, some have been trading for several months. Personally, I believe that a new e-liquid company should take the time and effort to find out about the rules before they begin trading but I often hear the defence that "we are new" ! as if that makes it all okay.

Am I wrong ? - I dont think it is valid to say "we are new" to make it all okay and this seems like cutting corners and gaining an unfair advantage over responsible Vendors that take the time and effort to make sure their liquids are legally compliant.

[howie65]

I do agree with what you are saying but.
The laws and requirements in this country are getting out of hand.
Health and safety Regulations seems to be just a ticket to print money.
It's all well and good but who ends up paying for the labels they get added to the price of the goods so people like you and me end up paying more for our products.

[Karma]

I agree Glugger. New Vendors should do their homework and make sure they are compliant otherwise not only is it not a level playing field it also risks the whole e-cig industry looking shoddy and could give the powers that be a bigger stick!