2Firsts | State Registries Are Reshaping U.S. Vape Market Access 2Firsts Interview with U.S. Vapor Manufacturers Association President Allison Boughner
AVM President Allison Boughner discusses how state registries and white-list systems are disrupting the U.S. vapor market more immediately than FDA actions.Summary
In an interview with 2Firsts, American Vapor Manufacturers Association President Allison Boughner analyzes the current state of the U.S. vapor market, highlighting state-level product registries and white-list systems as the most immediate source of disruption. While FDA's authorization of certain Glas flavored products was symbolically significant, Boughner notes that state rules directly impact what retailers can sell, creating uncertainty. Distributors are now scrutinizing PMTA status, FDA documentation, and supply-chain transparency more heavily. Additionally, CBP's Operation Red Mist has added upstream risks regarding imports and logistics. Boughner observes that market access is increasingly shaped by overlapping state rules and federal enforcement rather than a single FDA decision, and that consumers are shifting toward more stable smoke-free categories like pod systems and nicotine pouches.
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