The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) have produced guidance on E-cigarettes: regulations for consumer products. Pharmacists should be aware of upcoming requirements for e-cigarettes and refill containers that are sold to be compliant with the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD).
The TPD introduces new rules which ensure:
- minimum standards for the safety and quality of all e-cigarettes and refill containers (otherwise known as e-liquids)
- that information will be provided to consumers so that they can make informed choices
- an environment that protects children from starting to use these products.