Northern Ireland

"Electronic cigarette" means a product that— (a) can be used for the consumption of nicotine-containing vapour via a mouth piece, or any component of that product, including a cartridge, a tank and the device without cartridge or tank (regardless of whether the product is disposable or refillable by means of a refill container and a tank, or rechargeable with single use cartridges); and (b) is not a medicinal product or medical device. 

For the purpose of this review, we will use the term “e-cigarette” when referring to an “electronic cigarette.” 

“Related product” means a herbal product for smoking, an electronic cigarette or a refill container. 

“Emissions” means substances that are released when a tobacco product or related product is consumed as intended. 

This definition is relevant to e-cigarettes because an e-cigarette is considered a “related product.” 

“Ingredient” means the tobacco, any additive, as well as any other substance or element present in a finished tobacco product or related product, including paper, filter, ink, capsules and adhesives. 

This definition is relevant to e-cigarettes because an e-cigarette is considered a “related product.” 

“Refill container” means a receptacle that— 

(a) contains a nicotine-containing liquid, which can be used to refill an electronic cigarette;

(b) is not a medicinal product or medical device.