Chapter 7 - Annual reporting guidance - Northern Ireland

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This guidance from the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) details the mandatory reporting obligations for manufacturers and importers of e-cigarettes and vape products sold in Northern Ireland. Operating under the Tobacco and Related Products Regulations 2016 (TRPR) as applied via the Windsor Framework, companies must provide comprehensive annual reports to the MHRA to maintain market compliance. The reporting cycle requires entities to submit data for the previous calendar year by May 20th. Key information required includes total sales volumes, descriptions of consumer demographics, and primary modes of distribution, such as online or physical retail. Additionally, businesses must include summaries of any market surveys conducted during the period. Compliance issues typically arise from missing sales data or the failure to use the official MHRA Submissions portal. To avoid regulatory action, companies must implement rigorous data tracking and ensure every notified product is included in their annual return. These submissions allow the MHRA to monitor market trends, evaluate product safety, and understand the impact of vaping on the Northern Irish public. By fulfilling these requirements, companies demonstrate adherence to safety standards and contribute to the agency’s oversight of nicotine-containing products in the region.