Vape / E-Cigarette → United Kingdom

Legal; nicotine strength limited to 20mg/ml

Details

Vape devices are permitted for personal travel into the UK under EU Tobacco Products Directive (TPD) provisions retained post-Brexit (UK TRPR 2016). Nicotine-containing e-liquid limited to 20 mg/mL strength and 10 mL bottles. Disposable single-use vape ban took effect 1 June 2025 — personal devices brought through customs after that date may be confiscated if intended for resale, but personal-use carriage of remaining stock is permitted.

Quantity limit

Personal use; max 20mg/ml nicotine

Legal reference

Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016

Practical advice

UK nicotine limit is 20mg/ml. Higher concentrations from abroad technically not compliant but personal use is unlikely to be challenged.

Customs authority

His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) · https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs