Geek Bar Raises Alarm Over Excessive Nicotine in E-Cigarettes

Dec.21.2022
Geek Bar Raises Alarm Over Excessive Nicotine in E-Cigarettes
UK faces risks from non-compliant e-cigarette products with excessive nicotine levels, particularly in convenience stores. Brands like Geek Bar seek greater regulation.

In the UK, the maximum limit for nicotine content in disposable e-cigarettes is 20 milligrams. However, products that do not comply with UK standards - such as those with nicotine content exceeding 20 milligrams - are making their way into convenience stores without any regard. This comes at a time of high demand for disposable e-cigarette brands such as Elfbar and Geek Bar, and some sellers are attempting to profit from the situation.


Geek Bar, an e-cigarette brand, has sent a letter to trade standards in major cities across the UK after multiple raids. The letter outlined the issue and Geek Bar's CEO, Allen Young, stated that minimising the problem would require collaboration from multiple parties. He noted that while it is easy to blame manufacturers, the products are entering the UK through customs and being sold in retail stores nationwide.


More collaboration and law enforcement are necessary from all parties, including trade standards, the e-cigarette industry, retail trade associations, and drug and healthcare product regulatory agencies.


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