Regulatory newsletter
‘Mix & Vape’ in Europe
The ‘Mix & Vape’ term (or ‘Shake & Vape’, ‘Mix Series’, ‘Shake & Shake’) commonly identifies, to date, products that come after mixing bases containing nicotine and flavors without nicotine.
Member States have not a common position on this topic.
Some States prohibit the sale of such combined e-liquids, while others consider them legal, others still have to make a statement about it.
Read below the information collected from the competent authorities of the various countries.
In addition, further requirements set by Member States, such as notification for e-liquids without nicotine, and payment of excise duties, are also mentioned.
The sale of ‘Mix & Vape’ is prohibited in the following Member States:
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Belgium | At the moment no excise tax for e-liquids is foreseen. |
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Greece | An excise tax (0.10 €/ml) for e-liquids is due. |
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Spain | The excise tax is not required. |
The sale of ‘Mix & Vape’ is allowed in the following Member States:
| Member State | Additional informatioons on e-liquids’sale: | |
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Cyprus | An excise tax (0.12 €/ml) for e-liquids with and without nicotine is required. |
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Czech Republic | The notification of e-liquids without nicotine is mandatory; the excise tax is not required. |
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Denmark | The excise tax is not required. |
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Estonia | In this State The notification of e-liquids without nicotine is mandatory; an excise tax (0.20 €/ml) for e-liquids with and without nicotine is required. Also, from July 1, 2019 flavorings and fragrances, with the exception of the taste and smell of tobacco, will be forbidden in e-liquids with and without nicotine. |
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Finland | An excise tax (0.30 €/ml) for e-liquids with nicotine is required; characterizing flavors or aromas other than one of tobacco are banned. |
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Hungary | An excise tax (0.20 €/ml) for e-liquids with and without nicotine is required. The authority is discussing the ban on various categories of flavors. |
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Ireland | The excise tax is not required. |
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Italy | An excise tax of 0,082074 €/ml for e-liquid with nicotine and of 0,041037 €/ml for e-liquid without nicotine is required. |
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Latvia | An excise tax (0.01 €/ml e-liquids+ 0.005 €/mg nicotine) is required. |
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Lithuania | The excise tax is not required. |
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Luxembourg | The notification of e-liquids without nicotine is mandatory. |
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United Kingdom | The excise tax is not required. |
The remaining Member States have not yet communicated their official position.
Some important notes:
- in agreement with the TPD-II, the sale of ‘mix and vape’ products should not be economically advantageous to the consumer, or be promoted and discounted;
- the TPD-II bans the commercial communications with the aim or direct or indirect effect of promoting electronic cigarettes and refill containers. We suggest paying particular attention to any labeling element of e-liquids without nicotine;
- e-liquids with and without nicotine (sold individually or in bundles) must be properly labeled and packaged according to TPD-II 14/2014 (e-liquids with nicotine), Reg. CLP 1272/2008 (e-liquids with and without nicotine if hazardous), Consumer Code (e-liquids with and without nicotine) and any local requirements.