Vaping product annual returns 2023
Vaping and other notifiable product annual returns filed by manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers for 2023.
PageVaping product annual returns 2022
Vaping and other notifiable product annual returns filed by manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers for 2022. This information does not include 2023 data.
PageComplete a vaping product annual return
Manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers of vaping and notifiable products must provide annual returns to the Vaping Regulatory Authority.
PageVaping regulations coming into effect 1 October
Publication date:The deadline for all vaping devices to have removeable batteries and a child safety mechanism is coming up on 1 October 2024.
Series of prosecutions begins for illegal cigarette and vape sales
Publication date:A tobacco and vape retailer and his employee have received fines totalling $8000 after an investigation by Health New Zealand led to the Ministry of Health filing charges against them. These are the first sentencings in a series of prosecutions currently being undertaken by the Ministry against retailers identified as repeat offenders by Health New Zealand investigations.
Overview of tobacco-based and synthetic-based oral nicotine products
There are many different oral nicotine products. How they are dealt with under the law depends on whether the nicotine component is tobacco-based or synthetic-based, and the intended use.
PageMinistry prosecutes vape retailer
Publication date:A Christchurch shopkeeper has been fined $56,000 for the illegal sale of vapes and cigarettes, including selling vapes to minors.
Using our application system (HARP)
Last updated:The Health Advisory and Regulatory Platform (HARP) is our online system for specialist vape stores, general retailer notifications and vaping product registrations.
PageCompliance for vaping and other notifiable products
Last updated:Manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers of vaping and other notifiable products need to comply with legislative rules and obligations.
PageAdvice to franchises
Publication date:Updated advice for franchises on approval to operate as a specialist vape retailer.
Vaping, herbal smoking and smokeless tobacco
Last updated:The Ministry of Health regulates vaping, herbal smoking and smokeless tobacco products, ensuring retailers, importers, manufacturers and distributors comply.
PageGuide to opening a specialist vape store
Last updated:To become a specialist vape retailer, understand the eligibility criteria and application process involved.
PageSale of vaping and smoking products to minors
Last updated:Vaping products, smokeless tobacco, and herbal smoking products are not allowed to be sold to anyone under 18 years old.
PageRecord keeping for retailers, manufacturers and importers of vaping products
Last updated:Manufacturers, importers, distributors and retailers of vaping and other notifiable products must keep sales records and provide annual returns.
PageImporting, manufacturing and distributing vaping and other notifiable products
Last updated:Requirements for importers, manufacturers and distributors of vaping and other notifiable products in New Zealand.
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