Letters to Manufacturers, Importers, and Retailers of Liquid Nicotine Packaging:
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November 22, 2019 - Safety Regulator Warns Vape Shops and Other Retailers: Selling Liquid Nicotine without Proper Packaging is Against Federal Law
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August 15, 2019 - Supplemental Information on Liquid Nicotine Packaging For Rigid Containers
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March 8, 2019 – Nicotine Packaging Test Parameters Letter to Stakeholders
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February 20, 2019 – Nicotine Packaging Letter
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August 2, 2018 – Nicotine Packaging Advisory Letter
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July 22, 2016 – Liquid Nicotine Packaging Surveillance Revised Guidance Letter to Industry
Read the Statute: Child Nicotine Poisoning Prevention Act of 2015, PL 114-116
Also, see CPSC’s Poison Prevention Packaging Act Business Guidance
Please note, while the CPSC regulates special packaging of liquid nicotine containers, it does not regulate liquid nicotine substances nor other tobacco and tobacco related products as defined in the CPSA. For regulatory information relating to liquid nicotine and other tobacco products please see this helpful guidance page from the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products (CTP).
Where can I find additional information?
For more information, please contact the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission:
- Office of Compliance (for specific enforcement inquires): e-mail: section15@cpsc.gov; telephone: (800) 638-2772.
- Small Business Ombudsman (for general assistance understanding and complying with CPSC regulations): e-mail: Please use our Contact Form, which is the best way to get a fast response; telephone: (888) 531-9070.