Summary of U.S. E-Cigarette Market Policies in 2019
The U.S. market in 2019 was anything but calm. From taxes, licensing, and PMTA requirements to Trump's direct involvement in a proposed ban on flavored e-liquid sales, the market was filled with uncertainty. Here is a roundup of relevant policies and regu
The U.S. market in 2019 was quite turbulent. This year, from taxes, licenses, PMTA to President Trump intervening to propose a ban on flavored e-cigarette oils, the U.S. market can be described as "tense and alert." The Tobacco Market Communication has compiled relevant policies and regulations as of September 14, 2019, to help you stay updated on market information.
01. Proposed Ban on Flavored E-Cigarettes
Washington, September 11 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced on the 11th that its subsidiary, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will issue regulations in the coming weeks to prohibit the sale of non-tobacco flavored e-cigarette products to control the trend of youth vaping.
02. PMTA Adjustments
In mid-March 2019, the FDA adjusted the deadline for e-cigarette companies to submit PMTA applications to August 15, 2021.
In June 2019, the FDA released the final technical guidelines for PMTA (Premarket Tobacco Product Application).
The deadline for submitting PMTA for flavored e-cigarette products currently on the market is August 15, 2021.
The deadline for submitting PMTA for traditional tobacco and menthol flavored e-cigarette products is August 8, 2022.
The deadline for submitting reports on harmful and potentially harmful constituents is November 8, 2019.
03. Legislative Tax Adjustments
States and dates that passed tax legislation and began formal taxation in 2019:
New Jersey - Effective September 29, 2019
New Mexico - Effective July 1, 2019
New York - Effective December 1, 2019
Connecticut - Effective October 1, 2019
Vermont - Effective July 1, 2019
Washington - Effective October 1, 2019
04. Legislative Packaging Requirements
States that implemented clear packaging requirements for e-cigarettes in 2019:
Alabama - Effective August 1, 2019
Michigan - Effective September 2, 2019
South Carolina - Effective April 26, 2019
05. Business License Requirements
States that require retail stores to obtain licenses to sell e-cigarettes and enforced this requirement in 2019:
Alabama - Effective August 1, 2019
Alaska - Effective January 1, 2019
New York - Effective December 1, 2019.
01. Proposed Ban on Flavored E-Cigarettes
Washington, September 11 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced on the 11th that its subsidiary, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), will issue regulations in the coming weeks to prohibit the sale of non-tobacco flavored e-cigarette products to control the trend of youth vaping.
02. PMTA Adjustments
In mid-March 2019, the FDA adjusted the deadline for e-cigarette companies to submit PMTA applications to August 15, 2021.
In June 2019, the FDA released the final technical guidelines for PMTA (Premarket Tobacco Product Application).
The deadline for submitting PMTA for flavored e-cigarette products currently on the market is August 15, 2021.
The deadline for submitting PMTA for traditional tobacco and menthol flavored e-cigarette products is August 8, 2022.
The deadline for submitting reports on harmful and potentially harmful constituents is November 8, 2019.
03. Legislative Tax Adjustments
States and dates that passed tax legislation and began formal taxation in 2019:
New Jersey - Effective September 29, 2019
New Mexico - Effective July 1, 2019
New York - Effective December 1, 2019
Connecticut - Effective October 1, 2019
Vermont - Effective July 1, 2019
Washington - Effective October 1, 2019
04. Legislative Packaging Requirements
States that implemented clear packaging requirements for e-cigarettes in 2019:
Alabama - Effective August 1, 2019
Michigan - Effective September 2, 2019
South Carolina - Effective April 26, 2019
05. Business License Requirements
States that require retail stores to obtain licenses to sell e-cigarettes and enforced this requirement in 2019:
Alabama - Effective August 1, 2019
Alaska - Effective January 1, 2019
New York - Effective December 1, 2019.
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