Products | "Pod Mod Surge" Accelerates Post-Disposable Ban as VOZOL Launches New Pod System in the UK

Aug.28
Products | "Pod Mod Surge" Accelerates Post-Disposable Ban as VOZOL Launches New Pod System in the UK
After the disposable vape ban took effect, updates to the pod category in the UK's MHRA database surged, showing that the market is rapidly pivoting to reusable pod systems. Against this backdrop, 2FIRSTS observed that VOZOL also recently launched a new pod product in the UK, which this article will examine in detail.

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Key points:

 

Large capacity battery: The VOZOL SWITCH PICO is equipped with a 1000mAh large capacity battery, which is 2.5 times larger than the batteries of the SWITCH 600 and SWITCH PRO.

 

High-definition Display: The device is equipped with a 1.3-inch high-definition display on the side, allowing users to easily view real-time battery levels, child lock status, and dynamic light effects when inhaling.

 

Market Trend: Since the implementation of the ban on disposable products, the number of updates in the pod category in the UK MHRA database has significantly increased, indicating that the market is accelerating its transition towards reusable refillable products. In this context, VOZOL has launched the SWITCH PICO, aligning with the growing trend of refillable products in the UK market.


After the implementation of the ban on disposable products, the number of updates in the pod category in the UK MHRA database has significantly increased, indicating that the market is rapidly shifting towards reusable cartridge products. Against this backdrop, 2Firsts has noticed that several brands have already launched new cartridge products in the UK, highlighting how this product category is becoming a new battleground for brands to compete in compliance and market-driven environments.

 

 

Multiple brands are launching new refillable products in England.

 

 

Two months after the implementation of the disposable ban in the UK, major brands are now focusing on expanding their pod system kits. According to monitoring data published by MHRA in the 2Firsts product section, the UK market has seen a large influx of new pod-based products recently. In just one week from August 11th to 17th, 1156 e-cigarette SKUs were publicly listed, with pod products accounting for a staggering 1033, nearly 90 percent of the total. 

 

Brands such as LOST MARY, SKE, AL FAKHER, INNOKIN, PIXL, JNR, HIGO, and others have all released new interchangeable cartridge-style devices or pod products.

 

VOZOL recently launched a new pod system product, VOZOL SWITCH PICO, in the UK. This product is compatible with two types of pods, each with a capacity of 2 milliliters and capable of supporting approximately 700 puffs. The product has already been officially registered with the MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) in the UK.

 

Currently, on the brand's official website, VOZOL SWITCH showcases a total of 6 e-cigarette products: SWITCH 600, SWITCH 1600, SWITCH PRO, SWITCH PRO 2, SWITCH EDGE, and SWITCH PICO.

 

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VOZOL SWITCH Series | Image Source: VOZOL Official Website

 

VOZOL's launch of a new replaceable pod system reflects the overall trend of disposable products exiting the UK market and the rise of replaceable pod systems.

 

 

The device can inhale up to 700 puffs and is equipped with an HD display screen.

 

 

Firsts has collected and organized the product specifications of VOZOL SWITCH PICO, as shown in the following image:

 

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Parameter table | Illustration: 2 firsts

 

The VOZOL SWITCH PICO is positioned as a pod system that is compatible with SWITCH 600 and SWITCH PRO pods. The pod has a capacity of 2ml, and the brand claims it can provide up to 700 puffs. The product has a nicotine concentration of 20mg/ml.

 

According to reports, both the SWITCH 600 and SWITCH PRO are equipped with 400mAh batteries, while the VOZOL SWITCH PICO has a battery capacity of 1000mAh, which is 2.5 times the battery capacity of the SWITCH 600 and SWITCH PRO. The official claim is that the SWITCH 600 has a puff count of 600 and the SWITCH PRO has a puff count of 700.

 

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SWITCH 600 Introduction | Image Source: VOZOL Official Website

 

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SWITCH PRO Introduction | Image Source: VOZOL Official Website

 

The VOZOL SWITCH PICO also features a 1.3-inch HD display screen on the side of the product, which can show real-time battery levels and child lock status. According to the brand's official website, the screen can also display dynamic light effects while inhaling.

 

 

The brand's official website has been logged in and has been posted on the MHRA website.

 

 

Currently, the VOZOL SWITCH PICO has been launched on the official VOZOL brand website, and is being promoted on the official X and Instagram social media accounts of the VOZOL brand. As of now, there have been no reports of overseas distributors selling the VOZOL SWITCH PICO e-cigarette on their websites.

 

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Switch Pico DEVICE public information | Image source: MHRA

 

According to a search of the UK MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency) database, the Switch Pico DEVICE was listed for public display on July 11, 2025.


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