New Zealand Vaping Laws: 2024 Timeline

22 Mar, 2024
Posted by: Zel Jacobs

December 21, 2023

Flavour Restrictions: E-liquid flavours become limited to two descriptive words (e.g., "Menthol Mint").
Nicotine Limits: Disposable vapes are capped at 20 mg/ml nicotine strength.
Device Regulations (Originally Planned): All vape devices were supposed to have removable batteries and child safety mechanisms (like button combinations or auto-shutoff) by this date.

However...

March 21, 2024

Nicotine Limits: E-liquids join disposables with a new nicotine strength limit of 28.5 mg/ml.

October 1, 2024 (Important Update!)

Device Regulations: The requirement for all vape devices to have removable batteries and child safety mechanisms has been postponed to October 1, 2024. Stock up on your current devices if needed!

With these new regulations, we'll be introducing new vape devices that meet the October regulations. Stay tuned on the Puffing Kiwi website and subscribe to our newsletter for the latest vape launches that meet the New Zealand vaping regulations.

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