What are the laws on Vaping abroad?

The laws on vaping differ around the world so it is crucial you do your research as not to get in any trouble with the law if you’re caught with a vape in a region that prohibits the use. Some countries have especially strict laws on the use of vapes and you can find yourself with fines or even worse if u don’t abide by the countries laws.

Airlines also have their own rules on if your allowed to travel with vapes so checking your specific airlines rules can be important as not to have your vape confiscated.

Can you fly with a E-Cigarrete?

After having a look at some of the top airlines we found the most airlines have pretty similar rules when it comes to vaping. Whether you fly Ryanair or Emirates you’re not allowed to put your vape in your hold luggage. If you are to travel with a vape it’s to be kept in personal carry-on luggage. Another rules most airlines have is that your vape must be stored in a separate carry case from the rest of your luggage to ensure that it isn’t accidentally fired during the flight.

Some airlines go a bit further than this thought, for example KLM will ask you to remove the batteries in your device and have them stored in a separate carry case.  If for whatever reason you don’t however have a case to hold the batteries they will require you to seal both ends of the battery with a non-conductive tape and have them stored in a clear plastic bag.

What are the vaping laws in the United Kingdom?

In the UK vaping is legal and regulated. The UK government recognise e-cigarettes as a useful tool to aid people with quitting smoking. Public health England state that vaping is a lot less harmful than smoking, even so the sale of vapes is still restricted to people over the age of 18 and advertisement of vapes is very strict to avoid it targeting minors.

What are the vaping in the European Union?

Vaping laws in the EU are governed by the Tobacco Products Directive (TPD), the TPD establish standards for the sale of e-cigarettes, nicotine concentrations in liquids and advertisement. Member states of the European Union may also have additional regulations; for example, Ireland has banned the sale disposable vapes and limited the flavours of liquid to only tobacco flavours. It is important to check the laws of the specific state you may be visiting as the rules may differ from country to country.

What are the vaping in the United States?

In the United State the laws on vaping differ from state to state. The FDA or the Food and Drug Administration oversee the use and sale of e-cigarettes at the federal level. The FDA requires pre-market authorisation for products. In some states bans have been implemented that limit e-cigarrete flavours, add extra age restrictions and also change where vaping is permitted. One example of this is in California where the sale of flavoured vaping products is banned.

What are the vaping laws around the world?