FOI 5369 – Documents Regarding Schedule 4 Nicotine Vaping Products Import Permits.

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Between January 2023 and August 2024, the Office of Drug Control received 70 import license applications for Schedule 4 nicotine vaping products under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956, approving 57 applications and declining none. The department noted that Regulation 5A does not distinguish between Schedule 4 nicotine vaping products and other vaping goods, meaning applications may cover nicotine-free vapes, herbal vaporizers, or component parts. No applications were rejected during this 20-month period.