Australian Importation Law Update March 2024 - Vape Express

Australian Importation Law Update March 2024

As vape restrictions in Australia starting March 1st, 2024, approach, VAPE EXPRESS wants to thank all our Australian customers for their support. We're grateful to have been your top choice for importing vape products and anticipate providing smoke-free options again in the future.

Until next time,

VAPE EXPRESS

 

1st March 2024

 
March’s regulatory changes will see all other nicotine vaping products banned for importation into Australia, including Vape Devices, Vape Accessories & Vaping substances. 

Please note that all vape products; products intended for nicotine consumption, including vape kits, pods, or nicotine-vapes of any nature, are subject to restrictions. This applies to nicotine-free vaping products, as well as alternative use vaping products and accessories.

 

A Vape Device is defined as:

(a) a device (whether or not filled with a vape substance) that generates or releases, or is designed or intended to generate or release, using a heating element and by electronic means, an aerosol, vapour or mist for direct inhalation by its user; or

(b) a device to which paragraph (a) would apply were the device not incomplete, damaged, temporarily or permanently inoperable, or unfinished; or

(c) a device the presentation of which includes an express or implied representation that the device is a device of the kind referred to in paragraph (a) or (b).

A Vape Accessory is defined as:

(a) a cartridge, capsule, pod, vial, dropper bottle, drip bottle or other vessel:
             (i) that contains, or that is designed or intended to contain, a vape
                  substance; and
             (ii) whether or not integrated with other components of a vape; or

(b) a vessel the presentation of which includes an express or implied representation that the vessel is a vessel of the kind referred to in paragraph (a).

A Vape Substance is defined as:

(a) a liquid or other substance designed or intended for use in a vape; or

(b) nicotine in solution in any concentration, including in salt or base form; or

(c) a substance the presentation of which includes an express or implied representation that the substance is a substance of the kind referred to in paragraph (a).

 

Traveler's Exempt

International visitors are permitted to bring their personal vape products with them when visiting Australia, though these are limited to the following per person;

  • 2 devices
  • 20 replacement pods 
  • 200mL of e-liquid
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