On September 24, the New Zealand Ministry of Health stated on its official website that the deadline for all vape devices to be equipped with removable batteries and child safety mechanisms is October 1, 2024. After October 1, any vape that does not meet these two requirements is prohibited from sale.
This change is part of the crackdown on youth vapes reconfirmed by the New Zealand government in March this year. It includes a ban on the printing of cartoon or toy images on vape product packaging and limiting flavor names to generic descriptions.
Previously, the requirement only applied to disposable vapes from October 21, 2023. Now, all vape devices, including cartridge-type vapes, must contain removable batteries and be equipped with child safety devices.
Retailers, importers and manufacturers will no longer be able to sell or stock vape products without removable batteries and child safety mechanisms. Retailers who continue to sell non-compliant products will be fined up to NZ$50,000, and large companies will be fined up to NZ$400,000.
Under this new policy, Veehoo, as a company that actively responds to regulatory requirements, will fully cooperate to ensure that its products comply with the new regulations. Veehoo has been committed to providing high-quality and reliable vape products to meet consumers’ demand for smoking experience.
According to the new regulations, all vape devices, including cartridge-type vapes, must be equipped with removable batteries and child safety devices. Veehoo will actively adjust product design and production processes to ensure compliance with the new regulations and protect user safety.
Retailers, importers and manufacturers need to ensure that their inventory and vape products sold meet these new requirements. After the implementation of the policy, continuing to sell vape products that do not comply with regulations will face heavy fines. This move is intended to protect consumers from unsafe products.
Veehoo will continue to actively cooperate with regulatory measures in various places to provide users with reliable vape products. Through compliance and continuous innovation, Veehoo will continue to bring users a high-quality smoking experience, while committed to continuous improvement in compliance and quality to ensure that the user experience is always put first.
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