Possible Ban on all Vaping Flavors
Posted by Courtney McElligott on Dec 24th 2019
This post dates from an earlier period and is kept for reference. Flavor regulation moves fast, so specifics below may have changed since it was written. Check current federal and state rules before you order.
Talk of a possible ban on flavored vape products comes up again and again in the news. If you landed here expecting a political piece, this isn't that. This is about the flavors themselves, why adult vapers reach for the range we carry, and what's actually on the table when regulators discuss flavors.
Why flavor variety matters to adult vapers
The appeal of e-liquid, for a lot of adults, is the sheer breadth of what you can put in a tank. Fruit blends, dessert profiles, menthol, custard, candy-shop classics, single-note flavors you can layer yourself. The list runs deep, and personal taste drives most of it.
At Central Vapors we make a large assortment of vape liquids, and the selection is built to be personalized to your taste. Most adult vapers find a profile they keep coming back to, often more than one. That variety is the whole point of the category, and it's exactly what regulators are weighing when flavor rules come up.
What a "flavor ban" usually means
When people say "flavor ban," they rarely mean every flavor disappears overnight. In practice these proposals tend to restrict the sale of flavored e-liquids to specific categories, most often limiting retail to tobacco and menthol, or requiring each flavored product to clear federal marketing review before it can stay on the market.
Rules differ by state and they shift over time. Some states have moved to restrict flavors beyond tobacco and menthol; others have left the question to federal regulators. Because the picture changes, the safest move is to confirm what applies where you live before you buy.
DIY e-juice for a hands-on approach
For vapers who want more control over their flavor, we offer DIY e-juice supplies. You can buy e-juice flavoring on its own or a full kit to mix your own ready-to-vape liquid.
Our DIY range covers the building blocks: flavor concentrates, VG, PG, liquid nicotine, bottles, and the tools to put it together. Combine concentrates, dial in your own ratio, bottle it, and you've made a flavor that's yours. For adults who like to tinker, it's a different kind of project than grabbing a pre-mixed bottle off the shelf.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are flavored vape products banned in the United States?
Not as a blanket ban. Flavored e-liquids and ENDS products require federal marketing authorization through the FDA's PMTA process, and the FDA has denied many flavored applications. Some states separately restrict retail sales to tobacco and menthol. Whether a given flavor is available to you depends on both federal status and your state's rules, which change over time.
Which e-liquid flavors are currently FDA-authorized?
As of this writing, the products that have cleared the FDA's review are predominantly tobacco- and menthol-flavored. The agency has issued draft guidance describing how non-tobacco flavors can seek authorization, with a higher evidence bar for flavor categories it views as having greater youth appeal. This area is still developing, so verify the latest before relying on it.
Why are there so many more vape flavors than cigarette options?
E-liquid is mixed from flavor concentrates, so the format supports a very wide range of profiles, from fruit and dessert to menthol and single notes. That flexibility is part of why the category drew regulatory attention in the first place, and it's why flavor selection is central to how adult vapers shop.
Does Central Vapors sell DIY supplies to make my own flavors?
Yes. Our DIY e-juice supplies include flavor concentrates, VG, PG, liquid nicotine, bottles, and full mixing kits. You can buy flavoring by itself or get everything you need to blend and bottle your own e-liquid at home.
How do I know what's legal to buy where I live?
Flavor rules are set at both the federal and state level and they change, so check your state's current vapor-product laws and the FDA's latest guidance before you order. Local restrictions can differ from federal status.
These products are intended only for adults 21+. Nicotine is an addictive chemical. This article is general product information and is not a smoking-cessation claim.