Standard for Electrical Systems for Electronic Cigarettes and Vaping Devices

Note: The scope for this NOI (originally published on February 7, 2023) was updated by the responsible SDO on October 11, 2023.

1.1  These requirements cover the battery-operated electrical systems that use consumables that may contain  varying compositions of flavorings, propylene glycol, glycerin, nicotine, tobacco, cannabis, cannabinoids, or other ingredients, for the generation of directly inhalable aerosols. Examples include but are not limited to vaporizers, vape pens, hookah pens, e-hookah, e-shisha, e-pipes, electronic cigarettes, e-cigarettes and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), mods, nicotine vapes, heated tobacco products, heat-not-burns, THC vapes, cannabis vapes or carts, dry herb vapes, dabs, concentrates, and other related product types. These systems encompass their charging systems, components, parts and accessories.

1.2  These requirements do not cover the consumables, such as e-liquids and other inhaled aerosol substances, wicks, and other particulate matter inhaled during use, nor do they cover substances in the emissions from the operation of the devices.

NOTE For example, heavy metal emissions in the aerosol and environmental exposure.

1.3  These requirements do not consider the physiological effects of any consumables used with the devices.