Vape Compliance Guide: What Retailers Need to Know
Stay compliant with evolving vape regulations. This guide covers federal and state requirements for smoke shop retailers.
Navigating Vape Regulations
The regulatory landscape for vape products changes frequently. Here's what every retailer needs to stay on top of.
### Federal Requirements - PACT Act compliance for all nicotine/tobacco product sales - Age verification — Must verify 21+ for all customers - PMTA awareness — Know which products have FDA authorization
### State-Level Regulations Regulations vary significantly by state. Key areas to watch: - Flavor bans — Some states restrict flavored products - Tax stamps — Many states require tax stamps on vape products - Licensing — Tobacco/vape retail permits required in most states
### Best Practices 1. Train all staff on ID verification 2. Keep records of supplier compliance documentation 3. Stay updated on local ordinances 4. Work with compliant distributors (like PCW) 5. Display required signage
### How PCW Helps We only distribute products from manufacturers with proper documentation. Every product in our catalog comes with COAs and compliance paperwork available on request.
Questions about compliance? Reach out to our team — we're here to help you stay legal and profitable.