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Publication date:

The deadline for all vaping devices to have removeable batteries and a child safety mechanism is coming up on 1  October 2024. 

Any devices that do not have a removeable battery, and a compliant child safety mechanism cannot be sold from this date.

The change is part of a crack down on youth vaping re-confirmed by the Government in March this year. It includes a ban on vaping products with images of cartoons or toys on the packaging, and limiting flavour names to generic descriptions.

Previously this requirement applied only for disposable vaping from 21 October 2023. Now all vaping devices, including reusable ones, must contain a removable battery and a child safety mechanism.

Retailers, importers and manufacturers will no longer be able to sell or stock products previously purchased products that:

  • Do not have removeable batteries, and 
  • Do not have child safety mechanisms in place.  

Retailers which continue to sell non-compliant vapes, could be fined up to $50,000, or up to $400,000 for a large company.

Retailers can find more information about compliance regulations:

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