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Lawmakers weigh vapor‑product registry proposal as alternative to flavor ban
Summary
House Bill 1534 would require manufacturers to certify products for a state vapor product directory tied to FDA premarket decisions; supporters say a registry helps retailers avoid illegal products, while public‑health groups say the bill would leave many illegal flavored products on shelves and waste state resources.
The Consumer Protection & Business Committee opened a public hearing on House Bill 1534 on Jan. 31, 2025. Peter Klotfelter, committee staff, described the bill as a mandate for the Liquor and Cannabis Board to establish a state vapor product directory. Manufacturers would certify annually that each product sold to Washington consumers either has a marketing granted order from the Food and Drug Administration or has timely submitted a premarket tobacco product application (PMTA), staff said.
Representative Emilio Santos, prime sponsor, said the directory is intended as a pragmatic alternative to a full flavor ban and would enlist manufacturers, distributors and retailers in compliance efforts to choke off illicit products. "This proposal adopts a different approach," Santos said, calling it a way to "deputize the entire supply chain" and to define what is legal so legitimate sellers can comply.
Supporters: Retail…
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