Guidance on the submission and content of notifications for Northern Ireland

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This regulatory guidance document issued by the UK Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) outlines the mandatory notification requirements for producers of electronic cigarettes and refill containers. Operating within the regulatory framework of the Tobacco Products Directive and Commission Implementing Decisions (EU) 2015/2183 and 2016/586, the document establishes the technical standards for product safety and market entry. Required actions for manufacturers and importers include the submission of comprehensive product notifications via the EU Common Entry Gate (EU-CEG) portal, covering critical data points such as nicotine dosage, emissions, ingredient lists, and product presentation. The guidance emphasizes that producers must ensure their refill mechanisms meet specific technical standards and that all products include appropriate instructions for use and labeling. Beyond the initial submission, companies are required to perform annual reporting and maintain robust due diligence and vigilance systems to monitor product safety. While this document is a general guidance framework rather than a report of a specific company inspection or violation, it serves as the definitive standard for compliance. Producers are directed to ten specific technical chapters to ensure their products meet legal requirements, with technical support for the submission process provided by the European Commission's IT support teams.