Andrew - Vape Industry Specialist at Vaping 101

Andrew Strang is a UK-based vape industry specialist and content contributor at Vaping 101. Working within the vape retail sector since 2016, he focuses on product education, regulatory awareness, and accurate hardware guidance for adult consumers.

As part of a UKVIA-aligned retailer, Andrew contributes to ensuring published content reflects current UK TPD regulations, MHRA-notified product standards, and responsible marketing practices.

Industry Experience

Andrew has hands-on experience with:

  • Sub-ohm tanks and rebuildable atomisers (RDA / RTA)
  • Regulated and mechanical vape devices
  • Coil performance testing and optimisation
  • Nicotine salts and alternative nicotine formats
  • Prefilled pod systems
  • UK compliance frameworks for nicotine-containing products

He works closely with manufacturers and distributors to ensure product specifications and educational guides remain technically accurate and regulation-aware.

Compliance & Regulatory Focus

Vaping products in the UK operate within strict regulatory standards. Andrew’s work supports alignment with:

  • UK Tobacco Products Directive (TPD)
  • MHRA notification standards
  • Age verification requirements
  • Responsible advertising practices

All informational content is written for adult audiences in line with UK regulatory expectations.

YouTube & Educational Content

Andrew also contributes to the official Vaping 101 UK YouTube channel, where product breakdowns, device demonstrations, and educational discussions are shared with adult viewers.

YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/@Vaping101UK

Professional Profiles

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-strang-66a61510a/

Approach to Product Evaluation

Andrew takes a structured, performance-led approach to device evaluation, analysing:

  • Coil ramp-up behaviour
  • Airflow design efficiency
  • Wicking performance
  • Longevity under real-world use
  • Power delivery consistency

With a background interest in competitive gaming and performance optimisation, he applies a technical and analytical mindset to hardware testing and comparison.

Areas of Expertise

  • UK Vape Regulations & TPD Compliance
  • Sub-Ohm & DTL Hardware
  • Rebuildable Systems (RDA / RTA)
  • Nicotine Salt Devices
  • Coil Materials & Performance
  • Vape Product Education