ArticleAddiction (Abingdon, England)2025
Packaging of disposable vaping products and e-liquids in England, Canada and the United States: A content analysis.
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- Impact of standardising the colour and branding of vape devices on product appeal among young people: a randomised experiment in England, Canada and the United States.Tobacco control · 2026Trial
- Assessing the impact of a reduced chemical exposure claim in advertisements for US Food and Drug Administration-authorized e-cigarette products among youth and young adults.Nicotine & tobacco research : official journal of the Society for Research on Nicotine and Tobacco · 2026Trial
- Extractable and Leachable Studies on Electronic Nicotine Delivery System (ENDS) Components and E‑liquid Containers.ACS omega · 2026Article
- Adapting the Tobacco Pack Surveillance System Protocol to Assess Electronic Cigarette Packaging: Protocol for a Content Analysis.JMIR public health and surveillance · 2026Article
- Effect of packaging with versus without candy-oriented marketing themes on the appeal and sensory attributes of flavoured e-cigarettes.Tobacco control · 2026Article
- The effect of standardised packaging and limited flavour descriptors of vape pods among adults and youth in Great Britain: a cross-sectional between-subjects experimental study.The Lancet regional health. Europe · 2025Article
- Effects of Nicotine-Free E-Cigarettes on Gastrointestinal System: A Systematic Review.Biomedicines · 2025Review
- Association of fully branded, standardized packaging and limited flavor and brand descriptors of e-liquids with interest in trying products among youths in Great Britain.Addiction (Abingdon, England) · 2025Article
- Packaging of disposable vaping products and e-liquids in England, Canada and the United States: A content analysis.Addiction (Abingdon, England) · 2025Article
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
aimsVaping product packaging is varied and often features bright colours and novel designs, particularly among recently marketed disposable vapes. This study provides an overview of attributes found on the packaging of popular disposable vapes and e-liquid bottles in England, Canada and the United States (US) and assesses compliance with local packaging regulations.
designContent analysis.
settingBrick-and-mortar and online shops in England (London), Canada (Ontario) and the US (New Hampshire and South Carolina). CASES: 108 vaping products (including packaging) from 76 brands in a range of flavours and nicotine levels. Specifically, 48 disposable vapes (15 from England, 16 from Canada, 17 from the US) and 60 e-liquid bottles (20 per country). MEASUREMENTS: Textual and graphic branding and marketing elements, independently coded by two researchers and checked by a third.
findingsCompliance with local packaging regulations varied across countries. Health warnings were present on the packaging of all but one nicotine-containing product, although 33% of disposables and 17% of e-liquids featuring the warning did not adhere to formatting requirements. Leaflets were seldom included with e-liquid bottles, even in England (45%) where mandatory, and omitted elsewhere. Labelling of nicotine type and batch numbers was inconsistent. Vaping product packaging featured claims relating to sensory perceptions (41%), most often flavours, and some (32%) featured youth-appealing content. Common graphic elements included stylised brand fonts (80%), brand logos (54%), product representations on the external packaging (47%) and abstract graphic elements (64%). Colours on packaging, disposable vapes and e-liquid bottles were associated with product flavour.
conclusionsIn England, Canada and the United States, popular disposable vapes and e-liquid bottles appear to have varying compliance with local packaging regulations and inconsistent labelling of nicotine and product characteristics. The use of colourful designs, evocative descriptors and appealing graphics to promote flavours underscores the need for comprehensive packaging regulations and enforcement.
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