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Vaping Law Federal and State Regulations: Compliance for Companies, Retail and Online Sales, and Strategies to Reduce Legal Risks (2025 Edition)

Comprehensive guide to FDA PMTA requirements, state flavor bans, and compliance strategies for e-cigarette and nicotine product regulations.

2025-04-10 13:00:00

Program Details

2025-04-10 13:00:00

2025-04-10 13:00:00

2h CLE Credits

Program Details

2025-04-10 13:00:00

Program Details

2025-04-10 13:00:00

Over 1,000+ webinars

2025-04-10 13:00:00

Course Overview

Navigating Vape Industry Regulatory Compliance

2025-04-10 13:00:00

Participants will learn federal FDA requirements and state-level regulations governing e-cigarettes and nicotine products. Corporate counsel will gain practical strategies for building compliance programs and responding to enforcement actions.

Format

CLE Credit

2h CLE Credits

Level

Intermediate

Length

2

Key topics that will be covered

01
FDA Authority
The Tobacco Control Act gives FDA authority over e-cigarettes as tobacco products.
02
PMTA Process
All e-cigarettes require premarket authorization demonstrating they protect public health.
03
Flavor Requirements
Flavored product applications must include comparative efficacy data versus tobacco-flavored versions.
04
State Compliance
States retain authority over sales, licensing, excise taxes, and flavor bans.
05
Enforcement Tools
FDA uses warning letters, inspections, civil penalties, and injunctive relief for enforcement.
06
Warning Response
Companies must respond to FDA warning letters within 15 business days.

Program schedule

clock 1:00 pm - 1:40 pm EST

Federal and State Compliance Obligations for Vape Companies

This session examines the critical distinctions between federal and state vape regulations, with deep focus on FDA marketing authorization and the PMTA process for both flavored and tobacco-flavored products. Attendees will explore recent FDA enforcement actions, PMTA litigation updates, labeling requirements under the Tobacco Control Act, and state-level flavor bans and PMTA directory laws.

Azim ChowdhuryAzim Chowdhury
clock 1:40 pm - 2:00 pm EST

Retail and Online Sales Compliance Requirements

This session addresses the essential compliance framework for vape retail and e-commerce operations, including federal age verification requirements following the age-21 mandate. Participants will learn about state-specific sales tax obligations, licensing requirements, PACT Act compliance, and best practices to prevent illegal sales and avoid enforcement actions.

Azim ChowdhuryAzim Chowdhury
clock 2:00 pm - 2:10 pm EST

Scheduled Break

A brief intermission allowing attendees to refresh before the final session. Use this time to prepare questions for the upcoming discussion on corporate legal strategies.

Azim ChowdhuryAzim Chowdhury
clock 2:10 pm - 3:10 pm EST

Corporate Counsel Strategies to Reduce Legal Risks

This comprehensive session equips corporate counsel with practical strategies for building robust internal compliance programs that address both federal and state requirements. Topics include effective responses to FDA warning letters, navigating regulatory audits and inspections, and implementing crisis management protocols when facing legal scrutiny or escalating enforcement actions.

Azim ChowdhuryAzim Chowdhury
Azim Chowdhury

Azim Chowdhury

Keller and Heckman

Azim Chowdhury

Azim Chowdhury

Keller and Heckman

Azim Chowdhury advises domestic and international corporations on regulatory compliance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its global counterparts, particularly focusing on vapor, nicotine, tobacco product and cannabis/cannabidiol (CBD) regulation, as well as food contact materials.

Recognition & Leadership

Azim is acknowledged nationwide for his in-depth knowledge of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. He is nationally recognized as a thought leader and frequently writes articles and speaks at industry conferences and public health events.

Professional Involvement

He is the editor and primary contributing author to The Continuum of Risk, a law blog hosted by Keller and Heckman for vapor, tobacco, CBD, and reduced-harm product companies. He spearheads the firm's E-Vapor and Tobacco Law Symposium, an annual conference focusing on regulatory and business issues relevant to e-vapor, e-liquid, and tobacco product manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

Experience

He counsels tobacco, e-cigarette, e-liquid and CBD manufacturers, distributors, retailers, suppliers, and trade associations on regulatory compliance and public policy initiatives. He advises companies on state and global law compliance, including in Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union (EU), and China. He also advises food and drug packaging companies in establishing food-contact regulatory clearances in the U.S., Canada, and the EU.
Azim Chowdhury

Azim Chowdhury

Keller and Heckman

Azim Chowdhury advises domestic and international corporations on regulatory compliance with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and its global counterparts, particularly focusing on vapor, nicotine, tobacco product and cannabis/cannabidiol (CBD) regulation, as well as food contact materials.

Recognition & Leadership

Azim is acknowledged nationwide for his in-depth knowledge of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. He is nationally recognized as a thought leader and frequently writes articles and speaks at industry conferences and public health events.

Professional Involvement

He is the editor and primary contributing author to The Continuum of Risk, a law blog hosted by Keller and Heckman for vapor, tobacco, CBD, and reduced-harm product companies. He spearheads the firm's E-Vapor and Tobacco Law Symposium, an annual conference focusing on regulatory and business issues relevant to e-vapor, e-liquid, and tobacco product manufacturers, distributors, and retailers.

Experience

He counsels tobacco, e-cigarette, e-liquid and CBD manufacturers, distributors, retailers, suppliers, and trade associations on regulatory compliance and public policy initiatives. He advises companies on state and global law compliance, including in Canada, the United Kingdom, the European Union (EU), and China. He also advises food and drug packaging companies in establishing food-contact regulatory clearances in the U.S., Canada, and the EU.

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IL2.0
IN2.0
KS2.0
KY2.0
LA2.0
MA2.0
MD2.0
ME2.0
MI2.0
MN2.0
MO2.4
MS2.0
MT2.0
NC2.0
ND2.0
NE2.0
NH120.0
NJ2.0
NM2.0
NV2.0
NY2.0
OH2.0
OK2.5
OR2.0
PA2.0
RI2.5
SC2.0
SD2.0
TN2.0
TX2.0
UT2.0
VA2.0
VT2.0
WA2.0
WI2.0
WV2.4
WY2.0

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