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Iowa Enforces Vape Product Registry as Court Lifts Stay

Iowa is proceeding with the implementation of its state vapor product directory following an appeals court decision that lifted a stay on House File 2677. The legislation requires all nicotine and vape products sold across the state to hold FDA authorization and appear on an official registry.

Under the active legal framework, any vapor product not listed in the state directory is illegal to distribute or sell. Retailers caught stocking unauthorized items face civil fines and potential criminal prosecution.

State officials schedule the publication of the first approved product list for October 15, with full penalty enforcement taking effect on November 16.

Appeals Court Clears Way for Iowa Vape Registry Law to Take Effect

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has vacated a preliminary injunction blocking Iowa’s vape registry law, HF 2677. This decision allows state officials to begin enforcing sales restrictions on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) that lack federal clearance.

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Indiana Bans Chinese-Made Vapes: Retailers Warn of Product Shortages

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Indiana has banned the sale of e-cigarettes manufactured in “adversarial nations” under Senate Enrolled Act 185, which took effect on July 1. This measure, supported by Governor Mike Braun, targets products and components originating primarily from China to address consumer safety concerns.

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Ohio Proposes Vaping Registry and Strict Retailer Licensing

Ohio lawmakers have introduced House Bill 849 to crack down on the state’s largely unchecked vaping market. Driven by concerns over youth addiction and illegal imports, the legislation aims to establish a statewide product directory and implement strict licensing requirements for retailers and distributors.

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Pennsylvania Enacts Strict Vape Manufacturer Certification Law

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Pennsylvania’s Act 57 of 2025 is now in effect, requiring all vape manufacturers to secure Attorney General certification to operate legally. The law mandates a strict public directory by 2026, hefty registration fees, and limits sales exclusively to FDA-authorized or PMTA-pending products.

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Pennsylvania Sets Certification Fees for Vape Products

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The Pennsylvania Attorney General has established a tiered annual fee structure for e-cigarette manufacturers seeking inclusion in the state’s official Vape Directory.

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8th Circuit Blasts Iowa Vape Registry: “Deadly” to Manufacturers?

The Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals has cast significant doubt on the viability of Iowa’s e-cigarette registration law, with one judge characterizing the regulatory burden as potentially “deadly” for manufacturers. The panel reviewed a lower court’s decision to block House File 2677, a law requiring vape companies to prove compliance with federal regulations to sell products within the state. The hearing highlighted a growing judicial skepticism toward state-level attempts to duplicate FDA enforcement powers.

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Pennsylvania Passes PMTA Registry Bill Banning Unapproved Vape Products

A significant piece of legislation targeting the vaping industry is currently sitting on Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro’s desk, awaiting his signature. The bill, which cleared the state legislature with a bipartisan majority despite some opposition, aims to ban the sale of all vape products that have not been approved by the federal government.

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Mississippi Ban on Non-FDA Approved Vapes Takes Effect

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A new law banning the sale of non-FDA approved vaping products went into effect across Mississippi on December 1st. Following the passage of House Bill 916, all vape shops and retailers were required to remove unauthorized products, primarily targeting disposable vapes and flavored juices, from their shelves. Retailers had been given a 60-day grace period since October to comply.

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Mississippi Vape Shops Race to Beat Dec 1 Ban Deadline

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Vape shops across Mississippi are scrambling to sell off inventory of non-FDA approved vaping products and cigarettes ahead of a statewide ban taking effect on December 1st. Passed earlier this year as House Bill 916, the legislation mandates that only FDA-authorized products—limited to tobacco and menthol flavors—can be legally sold.

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