Registration process
Malta vape product registration
Malta follows the EU Tobacco Products Directive (2014/40/EU) for the notification of e-cigarettes, refill containers, and other nicotine-containing products. The process is straightforward but includes a mandatory 6-month waiting period before products can be legally placed on the market.
Step 1: Prepare the Submission Data
Use TPD PRO to prepare and structure your product data in full compliance with EU-CEG requirements:
Set up Submitter and Manufacturer profiles
Create detailed Compositions with ingredient and toxicological data
Add Presentations specifically for the Maltese market
Upload all supporting documentation (packaging, leaflet, emissions, etc.)
Export validated XML files
Step 2: Submit via eTrustEx
Log in to eTrustEx and upload your files in this sequence:
Submitter XML
Attachments (PDFs)
Submission XML
Make sure each file is successfully validated before proceeding to the next step.
Step 3: 6-Month Notification Period
After receiving a Success confirmation for your submission, a 6-month waiting period begins.
During this time, the Maltese health authorities review the data and prepare the product for official listing.
⚠️ Products cannot be marketed or sold in Malta before this period has ended.
Step 4: Public Listing
After the 6-month period, approved products are published on Malta’s official health product registry:
This is commonly referred to as Malta's “Green List”, indicating products authorized for sale.
Summary
To register products in Malta:
Prepare and submit your data via TPD PRO and eTrustEx
Wait 6 months from the date of submission
Products will then be listed on the official Maltese government website