Breaking the Supply Chain:
Stopping Illegal Vapes from ChiNa
In total this year, the U.S. FDA and CBP have stopped more than 6 million unauthorized e-cigarettes worth over $120 million from entering the country (as of September 10, 2025)
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In total this year, the U.S. FDA and CBP have stopped more than 6 million unauthorized e-cigarettes worth over $120 million from entering the country (as of September 10, 2025) —
STATES TAKING ACTION
CUSP welcomes this new resource to help equip leaders with information and tools to help protect their communities.
A recent Fox Business segment warned viewers about Chinese-made illicit vape products that are flooding U.S. markets, and the explosion of vape stores, which are an emerging danger to communities across America.
Federal officials are cracking down on a surge of illicit vape products flooding U.S. markets, many of which are designed to target teens while evading parental detection.
It’s time for Customs and the FDA to shut this pipeline down. That means tighter port inspections, criminal charges for repeat offenders, and real penalties for retailers caught pushing illegal products.
CUSP brought the conversation about illicit vapes and their harmful impact on communities to the U.S. Conference of Mayors annual conference in Tampa, FL.
Commissioner Makary’s commitment is critical to enforcement efforts at the local, state and national level.