Dear customers and partners,
We would like to remind you that, on 1 October 2024, compliance changes and product sales regulations will affect the vaping industry in New Zealand. Please ensure that your inventory management aligns with the latest legal requirements.
All vaping products sold in New Zealand must contain the below features after 1 October 2024:
- Contains a removable battery and
- Have Child-safety mechanisms.
Post this date, products that do not comply with compliant removable battery and child-safety mechanisms must be removed from shelves, and their sale will be prohibited.
Product Sales Cessation Notification
Please note that the notices for the following products are about to expire and have been withdrawn. We advise you to check and plan your inventory accordingly and cease the sale of these products (Barcodes are attached below):
- ELFBAR LOWIT8000 KIT & POD
- IGET BAR PLUS 1.0 KIT with the compliant flavour descriptions
| Code | Product Type | Product Brand | Variant | Universal Product Code (UPC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NPRD-23313 | Kit | ELFBAR | Lowit 8000 – Cherry pomegranate | 6937643576927 |
| NPRD-23311 | Kit | ELFBAR | Lowit 8000 – Blueberry raspberry | 6937643576910 |
| NPRD-23319 | Kit | ELFBAR | Lowit 8000 – Passionfruit guava | 6937643576989 |
| NPRD-23317 | Kit | ELFBAR | Lowit 8000 – Orange Lemon | 6937643576972 |
| NPRD-23321 | Kit | ELFBAR | Lowit 8000 – Kiwifruit Pineapple | 6937643576965 |
| NPRD-23315 | Kit | ELFBAR | Lowit 8000 – Grape | 6937643576934 |
| NPRD-23314 | Nicotine Salt Vaping Substance | ELFBAR | Lowit 8000 – Grape | 6937643576057 |
| NPRD-23324 | Nicotine Salt Vaping Substance | ELFBAR | LOWIT 8000 – Blackberry cherry | 6937643576026 |
| NPRD-23323 | Nicotine Salt Vaping Substance | ELFBAR | LOWIT 8000 – Watermelon | 6937643576118 |
| NPRD-23316 | Nicotine Salt Vaping Substance | ELFBAR | Lowit 8000 – Orange Lemon | 6937643576071 |
| NPRD-23312 | Nicotine Salt Vaping Substance | ELFBAR | Lowit 8000 – Cherry pomegranate | 6937643576040 |
| NPRD-23318 | Nicotine Salt Vaping Substance | ELFBAR | Lowit 8000 – Passionfruit guava | 6937643576088 |
| NPRD-23320 | Nicotine Salt Vaping Substance | ELFBAR | LOWIT 8000 – Kiwifruit Pineapple | 6937643576064 |
| NPRD-23310 | Nicotine Salt Vaping Substance | ELFBAR | Lowit 8000 – Blueberry raspberry | 6937643576033 |
| NPRD-23322 | Nicotine Salt Vaping Substance | ELFBAR | Lowit 8000 – Strawberry kiwifruit | 6937643576101 |
| NPRD-23325 | Nicotine Salt Vaping Substance | ELFBAR | ELFBAR Lowit 8000 – Sour apple | 6937643576095 |
| NPRD-22466 | Kit | IGET | BAR PLUS KIT 1.0 – Blueberry raspberry | 6936927621216 |
| NPRD-23384 | Kit | IGET | BAR PLUS KIT 1.0 – Raspberry Berry | 6936927623708 |
| NPRD-23378 | Kit | IGET | BAR PLUS KIT 1.0 – Pineapple Banana | 6936927623678 |
| NPRD-23386 | Kit | IGET | BAR PLUS KIT 1.0 – Lychee Watermelon | 6936927623715 |
| NPRD-22452 | Kit | IGET | BAR PLUS KIT 1.0 – Cherry pomegranate | 6936927621247 |
Please allow us to kind remind you again that the following previous products have already had their notifications expired and withdrawn by their specific deadlines, and these products must NOT be sold to the market:
- IGET BAR 3500 1.0 (expired by 21 Dec 2023)
- IGET MOON K5000 1.0 (expired by 21 Dec 2023)
- IGET BAR PLUS 6K PUFFS 1.0 KIT & POD (expired by 21 March 2024)
- IGET BAR PLUS 6K PUFFS 0% NIC KIT & POD (expired by 21 March 2024)
List of Compliant Products Post-1 October 2024
For clarity and to assist in adjusting your inventory, please refer to the following list of compliant products that are safe to sell after 1 October 2024:
- IGET BAR 3500 2.0
- IGET MOON K5000 2.0
- IGET BAR PLUS 6K PUFFS KIT & POD & SINGLE DEVICE 2.0
- IGET BAR PLUS 10K PUFFS KIT 3.0
- IGET BAR PLUS SINGLE DEVICE 3.0
- IGET EDGE 10K PUFFS KIT & POD & SINGLE DEVICE
- IGET HALO 3K PUFFS KIT & POD
- UPENDS STARX 20K PUFFS
- UPENDS MINI 800 PUFFS
- FATBOY POD & SINGLE DEVICE
- DRAG BAR ICZ MAX 10K PUFFS DEVICE & POD
- DRAG BAR ICZ 5K PUFFS
- LAGOM MT 18K PUFFS
- OYO 8K PUFFS
- OKK 5K PUFFS DEVICE & POD
- VANZA 20K PUFFS KIT
We urge you to carefully review the attached comprehensive list and update your sales strategies accordingly. Our team remains available to assist with any inquiries or additional information.
Thank you for your attention to these changes, which ensure the legality of our operations and the safety and satisfaction of our customers.
Warm regards,
Global Grab Zone
