New Ontario Vaping Regulations Coming into Effect

By: Ivy Tang, Product Safety Specialist, email

Starting July 1^st, 2020, only specialty vape stores may sell the following:

• Flavoured vaping products
• Vaping products with nicotine concentrations of > 20 mg/mL

This series of regulations was intended to come into effect May 1^st, but were paused by the Ontario Ministry of Health due in part to the effect of COVID-19 on businesses. Specialty vape stores must be registered with a local public health unit and at least 85% of their sales must come from vapour products.

Non-specialty stores such as gas stations and convenience stores may sell Tobacco, Mint, and Menthol flavored vaping products. These stores have until July 1^st to sell or return their products that fall outside of the new regulations. Other than specialty vape stores, vaping products cannot be promoted, handled by a customer prior to purchase, or be in view of the customer.

If you sell or manufacture vaping products and need assistance with regulatory compliance, contact Dell Tech today.

Contact:
Dell Tech Laboratories
Ivy Tang, B.Sc.
Product Safety Specialist
itang@delltech.com
519-858-5021 ext 2043

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