FDA Resource to Clarify E-Cigarette Authorization Process
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.
The handout serves as a crucial guide for retailers, warning that selling products not included on the FDA’s authorized list subjects them to potential enforcement actions. To aid compliance, the document provides links to essential resources, including compliance webinars, assistance for small businesses in the tobacco industry, and the FDA’s searchable Tobacco Products Database. Retailers are strongly encouraged to utilize these tools to verify their inventory against the list of authorized e-cigarette products and ensure adherence to federal laws.
- Compliance Webinars
- Small Business Assistance for Tobacco Product Industry
- FDA’s Searchable Tobacco Products Database
- Handout of FDA Authorized E-Cigarette Products
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