No CBD vape product has been approved by the TGA for over-the-counter sale in Australia — and the broader vaping landscape changed significantly in 2023 when nicotine e-cigarettes moved to prescription-only supply through pharmacies. CBD Oil Australia does not sell vape products. We sell CBD oil — hemp-derived cannabidiol in an oral liquid format — shipped nationally from Sydney to Adelaide and everywhere between. This page explains the regulatory position on CBD vaping, how the product category works, and what the CBD oil alternative at CBD Oil Australia actually contains.
This is an information page about a product format we do not stock. The goal is to give a clear national picture of where CBD vaping sits under Australian law, describe the product category factually, compare it to CBD oil on measurable grounds, and show what CBD Oil Australia offers customers across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide instead. No health claims about either format.
The Australian regulatory landscape for CBD vaping
The regulatory picture around CBD vaping in Australia runs through two separate but intersecting frameworks, and understanding both matters before drawing any conclusion about what is available through a legal channel.
The 2023 vaping changes. From 1 January 2024, nicotine vaping products could only be supplied in Australia through pharmacies, to customers holding a valid prescription. General retail sale of nicotine e-cigarettes was ended by amendments to the Therapeutic Goods Act, backed by tightened import controls. These rules target nicotine specifically — CBD and nicotine are different compounds — but a CBD vape product uses a vaping device, and vaping devices and liquids also fall within the scope of those regulatory changes depending on their composition and classification.
The TGA position on CBD. Cannabidiol in Australia is a scheduled substance regulated by the Therapeutic Goods Administration. In February 2021, the TGA rescheduled low-dose CBD — up to 150mg per day — from Schedule 4 (prescription) to Schedule 3 (pharmacist-only), opening a theoretical over-the-counter pathway. To use that pathway, a product must be listed on the Australian Register of Therapeutic Goods (ARTG). As of 2026, no CBD vape product holds an ARTG listing for over-the-counter supply. That pathway remains unavailable for this product format.
The combined position. A CBD vaping product sits at the intersection of CBD scheduling and the rules governing vaping devices and liquids. Neither framework provides a clear, approved over-the-counter route for this format in Australia. Various CBD vape products are sold online from overseas sources; their legal classification in Australia depends on composition, labelling, and how they are categorised — which varies by seller. The TGA website is the authoritative source for what is and is not approved. This page does not constitute legal advice.
In short: across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and the rest of Australia, there is no TGA-approved CBD vape product available through a clear over-the-counter retail pathway.
What is a CBD vape product?
A CBD vape product is hemp-derived cannabidiol formulated for inhalation via a device that heats the liquid to vapour temperature. The cannabinoid at the centre — cannabidiol — is the same compound found in CBD oil. The format differs in three concrete ways: the carrier liquid, the delivery route, and the equipment needed.
Composition. The CBD extract — isolate (pure cannabidiol), broad-spectrum (multiple cannabinoids, THC removed) or full-spectrum (whole-plant, trace THC under 0.3%) — is suspended in a carrier suited to heating. Common carriers are propylene glycol (PG), vegetable glycerin (VG) or a form of MCT oil specifically formulated for vaporisation. This is not the same formulation as a sublingual CBD oil, where the carrier is a food-grade oil for oral use.
Device requirement. A CBD vape cannot be used without a compatible heating device — a vape pen, cartridge, or pod system. Disposable devices come pre-filled. Refillable systems pair a separate battery and cartridge. The device heats the liquid to produce vapour without burning. It is an integral part of the product, whether built in or purchased separately.
Delivery route. The vapour is inhaled directly into the lungs. This is what distinguishes the format from every oral CBD product. The cannabinoid reaches the body via the respiratory system rather than the digestive tract. This is the defining compositional difference, not a quality judgement about either route.
The CBD milligram figure and the spectrum (isolate, broad-spectrum, full-spectrum) are labelled on CBD vape products following the same convention as CBD oil labels — the same two data points that describe every bottle of hemp-derived CBD.
CBD vape vs CBD oil: a direct comparison
Both product types deliver hemp-derived cannabidiol. The differences are factual and measurable.
Delivery route. CBD oil is taken orally: held under the tongue for sublingual absorption, or swallowed and absorbed through the digestive system. A CBD vape product is heated in a device and the vapour inhaled. These are mechanically distinct routes, not two versions of the same action.
Carrier and formulation. Our CBD oil uses coconut-derived MCT as its carrier — a food-grade, neutral oil selected for oral use. CBD vape liquid uses carriers designed to withstand and vapourise at elevated temperature: propylene glycol, vegetable glycerin, or heat-appropriate MCT. A standard CBD oil is not a safe substitute in a vaping device; a vape liquid is not appropriate for oral use. The formulations are specific to their delivery routes.
Equipment. CBD oil is self-contained: bottle and dropper, nothing else required. A CBD vape requires a compatible heating device to function at all.
Regulatory lane in Australia. An oral CBD oil sold as a composition-described product operates in a different regulatory space from a CBD vape product, which must navigate both CBD scheduling and the vaping-device framework. The regulatory pathway for over-the-counter CBD oil in this category is more clearly defined than for CBD vaping in Australia at this point.
Neither format is superior. They are different products that share a cannabinoid. The question is which format fits the buyer's circumstances, bearing in mind the regulatory realities described above.
From our CBD oil range
Broad-Spectrum CBD Oil 3000mg
The whole-plant hemp profile with THC removed — 0% THC, with the other cannabinoids and terpenes left in place. 3000mg of cannabidiol in a 50ml MCT bottle, 60mg per ml.
CBN Oil 6000mg – Cannabinol
Cannabinol, the cannabinoid that develops as hemp ages, presented as a THC-free isolate. 6000mg of CBN in a 50ml MCT bottle, 120mg per ml — a common evening-routine choice.
CBG Oil 1000mg – Cannabigerol
Cannabigerol, the cannabinoid the hemp plant builds the others from as it grows. It occurs in smaller amounts than CBD, which is why CBG oils sit on their own. 1000mg of CBG in a 50ml MCT bottle, 20mg per ml.
What CBD Oil Australia stocks: five CBD oil families, shipped nationally
CBD Oil Australia does not stock CBD vape products. We sell hemp-derived CBD oil in five formulations, posted from within Australia to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and every other part of Australia — no prescription, no consultation required.
Our national range:
- Full-spectrum CBD oil — whole-plant hemp extract, legal trace of THC under 0.3%, coconut-derived MCT carrier. From $89.95 for a 1000mg / 50ml bottle.
- Broad-spectrum CBD oil — whole-plant extraction with THC removed, testing at 0% THC. Also from $89.95 for 1000mg / 50ml. The choice when zero THC is the priority.
- CBG oil — centres on cannabigerol, a distinct hemp-derived cannabinoid that differs from cannabidiol in molecular structure and plant concentration. In MCT carrier.
- CBN oil — cannabinol as a pure isolate: one cannabinoid, no blending, THC-free. In MCT carrier.
- Pet CBD oil — pet-formulated hemp-derived CBD in MCT carrier, designed for animal use. Described by composition only; no therapeutic claims made.
Every product is third-party lab-tested by batch; a Certificate of Analysis is available on request. Our oils are imported from EU Labs in Amsterdam and fulfilled domestically, so delivery to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide is a domestic shipment. See the full national range and current prices.
If you began your search looking for CBD vape and are now weighing whether a CBD oil suits your needs: the relevant question is whether you want the cannabinoid or specifically the inhalation format. If it is the hemp-derived CBD — the oil range at CBD Oil Australia carries the same active ingredient across five formulations, taken orally, no device required. Our guide to using CBD oil explains how to read the label once your order arrives.
Common questions about CBD vape in Australia
Is CBD vape legal to buy in Australia? No CBD vape product holds a current ARTG listing for over-the-counter sale in Australia. Nicotine vaping products moved to prescription-only pharmacy supply from 1 January 2024. A CBD vape product sits at the intersection of CBD scheduling and vaping-device rules without a clear approved over-the-counter pathway. The TGA website is the authoritative source.
What is the difference between CBD vape and CBD oil? Same hemp-derived cannabinoid — cannabidiol — different delivery format. A CBD vape product is heated in a device and the vapour inhaled; CBD oil is taken orally as drops or swallowed. The carrier liquid, the required equipment and the regulatory position all differ.
Does CBD Oil Australia sell CBD vape products? No. CBD Oil Australia sells CBD oil — full-spectrum, broad-spectrum, CBG, CBN and pet formulations — posted nationally to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and the rest of Australia. If the cannabidiol content is what you are after rather than the vaping format, the oil range carries the same active ingredient from $89.95.
Where can I buy CBD oil nationally in Australia? From CBD Oil Australia online. We post hemp-derived CBD oil across Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and the rest of Australia — domestic shipping from within Australia. Browse the full product range. The how-to-use guide covers label reading and getting started.
