Indiana’s foreign-made vape ban now in effect
WTHI-TV
A new Indiana law banning vapes from adversarial countries like China has taken effect, causing potential product shortages.Summary
Indiana's Senate Enrolled Act 185, which bans the sale of vapes manufactured in "adversarial countries" (primarily China), officially went into effect on July 1. Governor Mike Braun stated the law aims to address safety concerns and protect citizens from potentially harmful foreign-made components and products.
Local vape shop operators, such as Jesse Lewis of Indy E Cigs, have expressed concerns regarding product availability. While supporting increased oversight, they suggest that federal regulation via the FDA might be a more effective approach than a state-level ban. Due to the heavy reliance on Chinese manufacturing, shop owners anticipate inventory shortages for several months.
(Source：WTHI-TV)
