More than two years have passed since a number of significant changes were introduced to the current legislation of our country. Some of them also apply to the vape business — the sale and advertising of e-cigarettes is now regulated almost as strictly as the circulation of traditional tobacco products or alcohol. Vapes and vape filler products can only be sold in specialized stores, packaging must bear a warning about possible health hazards, and advertising of vape products is practically prohibited.

No less important changes have occurred in the tax area. On the first day of 2023, the e-liquid used to refill e-cigarettes became an excisable good, which definitely affected the cost of vapes. For each milliliter of e-liquid sold in a vape shop, you must pay an excise tax of three hryvnias and affix a special excise stamp to the bottle to confirm this. The presence of unmarked products, if detected during an inspection by regulatory authorities, may be grounds for their confiscation and imposition of penalties.

How to legally buy popular POD-systems now 

But does all of the above mean that the vaping business has lost its attractiveness and become unpromising, and that an e-cigarette shop will no longer generate the expected profits? Absolutely not — the demand for gadgets is not decreasing, so with a competent organization of the business and a clear understanding of all legal aspects, these innovations will not be an obstacle for entrepreneurs who do not violate the law. Restrictions on the sale of e-cigarettes have been in place for more than five years in almost all European countries, and Ukraine is only adapting its legislation to international standards.

Thus, in order to legally sell POD-systems, e-liquids, and related products, you need to draw up a package of permits and comply with the requirements of the law, so you don’t have to worry about inspections. It is also advisable to have a good understanding of all the nuances of the current laws, if necessary, taking the advice of an experienced lawyer. For example, e-liquids for electronic cigarettes are included in the list of goods subject to excise duty, so you must pay it and label the products without fail. However, components for self-made e-liquids are not on the list, so they cannot be considered excisable goods under the Tax Code. It is easy to check this, because each component has its own UCC FEA code, and if the tax authorities object, it can be regarded as an abuse of power, which is punishable by law

No harm, no foul — nicotine-free e-cigarette refill

Experienced vapers like to mix the liquid themselves not only for financial reasons — everyone has different tastes, and this way everyone can make exactly the mix they like. Some people experiment with flavors, creating unique taste sensations that you won’t find in the standard assortment. Others adjust the strength of the liquid so that the vaping experience is as comfortable as possible. The required amount of nicotine booster to be added to the mixture is calculated using formulas, and its composition is chosen based on personal preferences.
If a vaper likes to vape for a long time, taking their time to fully reveal all the flavor properties of the mix, they choose a booster made with organic nicotine (also called free). However, for a comfortable vape, organic requires more powerful devices with bulky cartridges that consume more liquid. In addition, its taste is somewhat specific, so many vapers prefer salts. The main advantages of artificially synthesized salt nicotine:

• an elevated pH level, almost the same as in the human body;
• fast saturation with nicotine – usually just a few puffs are enough;
• no throat-hit during vaporization;
• enhanced flavor with no foreign impurities.

Salt-filled pods are economical, consume much less liquid, and do not require powerful vaporizers, which makes it possible to reduce battery capacity and cartridge capacity and thus make the gadget as compact and convenient to use as possible.

However, the refill may not contain nicotine at all. And it is not only beginners who choose such a refill, but also experienced users who care about their health. If the body does not need nicotine, then there is no point in using it. At the same time, there is no need to give up a pleasant and fashionable habit. Zero-proof mixtures do not differ in taste from regular ones — all other components in the liquid are present in the same proportions, and the absence of a nicotine booster does not affect either the taste or the aroma.

How to increase the profit of an e-cigarette store

To run a profitable vaping business, you need to have a good understanding of its specifics. The main source of profit is the sale of consumables and accessories that vapers buy regularly. The greatest demand is for e-liquid and components for its self-made preparation, which are cheaper than the ready-made mixture. Many users order additional cartridges so that they can compare different flavors and look for new experiences. There are a lot of different mixes on offer, so users are provided with flavor maps to avoid getting confused, and those who like to mix their own e-juice look for new recipes on social media and on specialized forums.

The formula for a profitable business is very simple: if the customer is satisfied, he or she will always come back for new products. And satisfying all tastes is not as difficult as it seems nowadays, thanks to the almost unlimited assortment of popular Black Limit Salt, IONIQ, TWINS, Octobar, Vape Mix Kit kits on an organic or salt basis. Place bulk orders of goods for your vape shop on the Octolab website so that it never loses customers and your business not only does not slow down but also constantly develops with maximum efficiency. Join the leader of the domestic market to move towards victory in all spheres of life together.