New Vaping Regulations in Australia: What You Need to Know as of March 1, 2025

Big changes have arrived in the world of therapeutic vaping in Australia. As of March 1, 2025, further amendments to TGO110 have officially come into effect, tightening regulations around product names, packaging, and ingredient standards.

Key Updates You Should Know

Stricter Rules on Product Naming

• - Product names cannot be attractive to children or adolescents.
• - Names cannot be linked to food, beverages, confectionery, or cosmetics.
• - Any suggestion of health benefits or safety is prohibited.
• - Marketing language that promotes or exaggerates use is not allowed.

More Rigorous Packaging & Labeling Standards

• - Labels must follow strict color and text size limitations.
• - Clear warning statements are mandatory.
• - Features like heat-sensitive inks or decorative elements that change over time are banned.

New Ingredient & Nicotine Limits

• - Only approved ingredients are permitted.
• - Menthol content is capped at 20mg/ml.
• - Nicotine concentration cannot exceed 50mg/ml.
• - Size limits for vaping products:
  • Vape liquid containers: Maximum of 60ml.
  • Pods/cartridges (closed systems): Maximum of 5ml.

What’s Next?

From March 1, 2025, only products that meet these new standards can be imported into Australia. However, retailers and suppliers have until July 1, 2025, to ensure that all stocked products are fully compliant.

Why This Matters

If you rely on therapeutic vaping as part of your quit journey, staying updated on these regulatory shifts is essential. Ensuring that your prescribed products meet the latest standards will help you avoid disruptions in access and compliance issues.

At Quit Hero, we’re here to help you navigate these changes. If you have questions about how these updates affect your prescriptions or product options, don’t hesitate to reach out to our team!

References: 

https://www.tga.gov.au/products/unapproved-therapeutic-goods/vaping-hub

https://www.tga.gov.au/news/media-releases/enhanced-product-standards-therapeutic-vapes-2025