The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a new two-page handout designed to clarify the oversight process for e-cigarette and vape products introduced to the U.S. market on or after February 15, 2007. Acknowledging the complexity of these regulations, the FDA emphasizes that the primary responsibility lies with manufacturers and importers to secure authorization before selling their products.
Read moreCalifornia has taken a significant step in enforcing its flavored tobacco ban by unveiling its first-ever “Unflavored Tobacco List.” This registry clarifies which tobacco and nicotine products are eligible for legal sale within the state. Under the new regulations, any product not included on this list is automatically deemed a flavored product and is therefore banned from being sold.
Read moreA new 95% tax on nicotine products, including vapes and pouches, has taken effect in Washington state, causing prices to nearly double and driving cost-conscious consumers across the border into Idaho. The tax, which now subjects these items to the same rate as cigarettes, has sparked a surge in business for Idaho smoke shops while hurting their Washington counterparts.
Read moreSenate Bill 5814 refers to a new Washington state law that extends the existing tobacco products tax to encompass all products containing nicotine, regardless of whether the nicotine is derived from tobacco or created synthetically. This significant policy shift, taking effect on January 1, 2026, aims to close regulatory gaps and increase state revenue, but it will result in substantially higher prices for consumers of vapes, e-cigarettes, and nicotine pouches.
Read moreThe Michigan Senate has advanced bipartisan legislation aimed at establishing a statewide tobacco retail licensing system, a move supporters believe is crucial for reducing youth access to tobacco and vaping products. Senate Bills 462 and 465, sponsored by Senators Sam Singh and Joe Bellino, were approved on Thursday, December 18, and would require retailers to register with the state, mirroring systems already in place for alcohol and marijuana.
Read moreKentucky tobacco retailers are in a race against time to comply with a new state licensing law before the January 1st deadline. Senate Bill 100, passed in March, mandates that any establishment selling nicotine, vape, or tobacco products must obtain a license. However, the application portal only opened in mid-November, leaving thousands of businesses with a critically short window to secure approval.
Read moreAiken County, South Carolina, has unanimously approved new zoning restrictions limiting where vape and smoke shops can operate within unincorporated areas. The ordinance, driven largely by requests from local school principals concerned about youth access, mandates that new shops must be located at least 2,000 feet away from schools, daycares, parks, youth centers, churches, and other existing vape shops.
Read moreHenrico County officials have approved a strict new ordinance aimed at curbing the proliferation of unregulated vape and tobacco shops. The amendment, passed by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, December 16, introduces rigorous zoning and permitting requirements for new businesses selling recreational products like tobacco, kratom, cannabis, and vapes.
Read moreThe City of Roanoke, Virginia, is exploring new zoning regulations aimed at significantly restricting the number and location of new vape shops. Spearheaded by City Council Member Phazhon Nash, the proposed ordinance would ban any new vape shops from opening within 1,000 feet of a school, church, or park, and within 2,000 feet of another existing vape shop. This mirrors a similar policy adopted by Roanoke County last year.
Read moreThe Warner Robins City Council has unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on issuing licenses for new businesses primarily selling vape, CBD, and tobacco products. This pause, effective immediately through June 2, 2026, aims to give city officials time to review and update ordinances governing these establishments.
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