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Did you mean electronic cigarettes
Guidance on how to license electronic cigarettes and other inhaled nicotine-containing products (NCPs) as medicines in the UK.
Consumer advice and details of how to report problems with e-cigarettes with guidance on how to place an e-cigarette on the market in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, including the notification scheme.
Evidence on the impact of e-cigarettes, information on government policy and regulation, and guidance for organisations on vaping policies.
Advice to inform evidence-based policy making.
An expert review of the latest evidence concludes that e-cigarettes are around 95% safer than smoked tobacco and they can help smokers to quit.
Registration for the supply of tobacco products and e-cigarettes to consumers in the UK and European Economic Area.
Information on the legal changes that came into force on 1 October 2015 about tobacco, e-cigarettes and smoking in cars.
Guidelines explaining the advertising restrictions on e-cigarettes and re-fill containers required by UK law.
Advice for Retailers and Producers
Advice for commissioners, service providers and mental health trusts providing care to NHS patients who use electronic cigarettes.
There is an obligation on the manufacturers and importers of electronic cigarettes to submit a notification of such products they intend to market.
Get help to classify cigarettes, cigars, raw tobacco, smoking tobacco, tobacco for heating and nicotine substitutes for import and export.
Healthcare professionals should be vigilant for suspected adverse reactions and safety concerns associated with e-cigarettes and e-liquids, commonly known as vapes. Please report adverse reactions to the Yellow Card scheme and promote vigilance among patients.
E-cigarettes are increasingly popular though they currently pose a number of challenges for public health.
The final annual update in the current series of evidence reviews about the health harms of vaping, by leading independent tobacco experts.
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