Key Points
- Hawaii enacted two new laws tightening e-cigarette regulations.
- Vape products must have FDA Marketing Granted Order authorization.
- The state will publish a directory of approved products.
- Disposable e-cigarettes will be banned from 2027.
- Regulators cited youth protection and environmental concerns.
2Firsts
July 8, 2026
Hawaii has introduced stricter e-cigarette regulations after Gov. Josh Green signed two laws that tighten product requirements and restrict disposable vape sales.
FDA Authorization Becomes Market Entry Requirement
House Bill 1573 requires e-cigarette and e-liquid manufacturers to submit annual certification to Hawaii’s Attorney General confirming compliance with state and federal requirements, including proof of FDA Marketing Granted Order authorization.
The state will establish a public directory listing certified brands, products and manufacturers. Products not included in the directory will face enforcement action.
State lawmakers said the measure will not eliminate vaping products entirely but will significantly reduce the number of products legally available in Hawaii.
Disposable E-Cigarettes to Face 2027 Ban
Senate Bill 2175 prohibits the sale of disposable electronic smoking devices in Hawaii beginning Jan. 1, 2027.
The measure targets disposable devices containing lithium-ion batteries, with lawmakers citing both waste concerns and potential environmental risks.
Violations of the disposable vape ban may result in fines.
However, disposable devices with FDA Marketing Granted Orders, such as currently authorized NJOY DAILY products, are exempt from the ban.
Hawaii Moves Toward a Smaller Authorized Market
Hawaii officials said the new regulations are not intended as a complete prohibition of vaping products, but rather as a way to narrow the legal market through FDA authorization requirements.
The state said many flavored and youth-attractive products currently sold are not FDA-authorized and would face greater restrictions under the new framework.
Officials said reducing unauthorized product availability is intended to limit youth access to vaping products.
Industry Impact and Outlook
Hawaii’s new rules represent a shift from traditional sales restrictions toward product authorization-based regulation.
Rather than simply banning categories of products, HB1573 creates a market filter based on FDA authorization status, making Marketing Granted Orders a key requirement for companies seeking access to Hawaii consumers.
For manufacturers, the rules may increase compliance costs related to product certification, documentation and ongoing regulatory monitoring. The disposable vape ban may also accelerate product shifts toward reusable devices, pod systems and other authorized formats.
The Hawaii case reflects two broader trends in U.S. vaping regulation: increased reliance on FDA authorization as a market gatekeeper and growing policy pressure on disposable products due to environmental and public health concerns.
Whether other states adopt similar approaches will be an important factor shaping the future U.S. e-cigarette market.
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