As of 1 October 2024, all nicotine vaping devices must now meet specific requirements in order to be legally sold in New Zealand. While some devices have included these features for a while now, you may notice other products take a temporary hiatus while manufacturers update them to meet these incoming regulatory requirements.
From October 1st, all vape devices must:
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Be fitted with a removable battery that can be easily removed, inspected and replaced without damaging the battery or the device. The device itself does not qualify as a battery.
removable battery means a battery that can be inspected, removed, and replaced, without damaging the battery or the device, by a person using no more than a screwdriver
battery, in relation to a vaping device, includes 1 or more batteries or battery packs used at the same time to power a vaping device
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Include a child safety mechanism and automatically deactivate after 10 minutes of inactivity.
child safety mechanism means, in relation to a vaping device, a mechanism or combination of mechanisms that—
(a) requires at least 2 simultaneous or 5 sequential operations before the vaping device is activated; and
(b) automatically deactivates the device within a period of no more than 10 minutes after vaping has stopped
deactivate means, in relation to a vaping device, to turn off a vaping device so that it cannot be used to vape
We’ve seen a wide variation of activation methods in compliant devices thus far, and we understand that there may be some confusion for users learning how to operate their devices at first. To help alleviate any uncertainty, we’ve compiled a helpful guide to explain the activation methods for each Pre-filled Pod Vape Device stocked at VAPELAB: How to activate my pre-filled vape.
With recent regulatory changes, some users may have questions about product availability or how these updates affect their vaping choices. VAPELAB will continue to offer a range of compliant vaping products in line with current legislation.
As always, if you have any concerns or questions as to how these regulatory changes may affect your favourite vaping products, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with our knowledgeable support team, who will happily answer any queries you may have.
