What size e-liquid bottle is allowed in the EU?
Refill containers for nicotine e-liquid are limited to 10 ml. The bottle must be child-resistant and tamper evident, protected against breakage, and deliver a controlled refill flow. The closure and nozzle are part of e-liquid packaging compliance, not accessories that can be swapped later.
Why the nozzle matters as much as the cap
The directive requires a refill mechanism that limits leakage and drip. A narrow, long nozzle that fits standard tank fill ports is the practical answer, which is exactly the geometry unicorn bottles were designed around. Buy the bottle and its matched closure as one certified system.
Shortfill bottles and the 60 ml and 120 ml sizes
Nicotine-free shortfill bottles sit outside the 10 ml cap, which is why 60 ml and 120 ml unicorn bottles dominate that segment. Child-resistant and tamper-evident expectations still apply in most markets, so order the certified system either way and keep the certificate on file per size.
Buying compliant e-liquid packaging in Europe
Compare the 10 ml, 30 ml, 60 ml and 120 ml unicorn bottle pages for capacity, neck finish, case quantity and torque, then request pricing on the sizes you actually fill. European stock keeps lead times in days, and the certificate, technical drawing and torque sheet ship with the quote.
Key takeaways
- Nicotine e-liquid refill containers are capped at 10 ml in the EU
- Nozzle geometry is part of TPD compliance, not just usability
- Shortfills escape the volume cap but keep child-resistant expectations
Matching products in the catalog
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Documents for this guide
The drawings, specs and certificates behind the numbers on this page. Preview them here first, no form in front of it.
Certificates
Child-resistance, food-contact and material documentation for the stocked formats, for your compliance file.
ComplianceTorque recommendations
Application and removal torque values per closure. Use these to set your capper before a production run.
Specs2026 full product catalog
Every stocked format with sizes, closures, materials and the customization options: finishes, printing, labeling and PCR resins.
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