Indiana Targets Elf Bar, Lost Mary, MR FOG and iJOY Vapes Under New Foreign-Adversary Rules
Indiana has begun enforcing new foreign-adversary rules affecting Elf Bar, Lost Mary, MR FOG, iJOY and LIO vape products, with some products later partially cleared after compliance review.Summary
Indiana has begun enforcing new foreign-adversary product rules that could significantly affect imported vaping product sales in the state. The Indiana Alcohol and Tobacco Commission issued notices in September covering products linked to manufacturers including Shenzhen iJOY Technology (iJOY, LIO), Shenzhen iMiracle Technology (Elf Bar, Lost Mary, Heaven Gifts) and Dongguan HT Technology (MR FOG), instructing retailers to remove affected products. The situation then evolved: on September 22, the ATC revised its MR FOG notice to list 257 lawful-for-sale product entries, and on September 23-24 it expanded the Lost Mary lawful list from 57 to 77 entries after receiving compliance evidence. However, other products from Shenzhen iMiracle Technology, including Elf Bar and Heaven Gifts, remained prohibited. The rules focus not only on brand names but also on e-liquid origin and supply chain, since China is designated a foreign adversary under the relevant federal framework. Indiana's requirements add another layer to existing FDA restrictions on unauthorized e-cigarettes. Retailers must check the latest state-issued product lists rather than relying on brand-level assumptions, and manufacturers may increasingly need detailed compliance documentation on e-liquid production, ingredient sourcing and federal regulatory status.
(Source：Igeekphone.com)
