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Electronic Cigarettes: Testing

Asked by Bob BlackmanConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 11 December 2025UIN 95035

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether the forthcoming testing regime for vaping products will require imported liquids to undergo the same emissions and ingredient analysis as UK-made liquids before being placed on the UK market.

Answered by Ashley Dalton

Powers in the Tobacco and Vapes Bill allow us to establish a new product registration scheme for tobacco, vaping, and nicotine products, including testing requirements.

On 8 October 2025, we published a call for evidence on a number of topics related to tobacco, vaping, and nicotine products, including the proposal to introduce a new product registration scheme. The evidence gathered will inform development of policy and a subsequent consultation next year.

Any new testing requirements introduced following consultation will apply to products produced in the United Kingdom and those imported into the UK.

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