Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I locate the Virginia Liquid Nicotine and Nicotine Vapor Product Directory?
The Directory became available for viewing on December 31, 2025, and is located on the Office of the Attorney General's website at the link below.
View Virginia approved Liquid Nicotine and Vape Products
What products are eligible for inclusion in the Directory?
Three categories of Liquid Nicotine and Nicotine Vapor Products (LN/NVP) are currently eligible for certification and inclusion in the directory: (1) LN/NVP for which the manufacturer has received a marketing authorization or similar order from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 387j; (2) LN/NVP that were marketed in the United States as of August 8, 2016; and (3) LN/NVP for which a manufacturer submitted a premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) to the FDA pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 387j on or before September 9, 2020, where such application remains under review by the FDA, or a final decision on the application has not otherwise taken effect.
How do I get my products added to the Directory?
You must complete and submit an Initial Product Certification form with the required documentation and the initial certification fee of $5,000 for each product for which you seek certification. The form may be found here:
Initial Product Certification Form
The form describes the accompanying documentation that must be submitted along with the form and the certification fee to certify a product for inclusion in the Directory, which includes:
- A copy of the applicant’s current Articles of Incorporation, Certificate of Limited Partnership, Articles of Organization, or comparable applicable document(s), including any amendments;
- A copy of the of the FDA marketing authorization or other similar order issued pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 387j for the product, or if no such order or authorization has yet been issued, a copy of the cover page of the PMTA that was submitted to the FDA for the product with evidence of receipt of the application by the FDA; and
- Color photographs of the product for which certification is sought.
I have more than one product that needs to be certified. Do I need to submit a separate application for each product?
Yes, a separate certification form must be completed and submitted, along with the required fee and accompanying documentation, for each LN/NVP you wish to sell in Virginia. So, if you have 10 products you wish to sell in Virginia, you must complete and submit 10 certification application packages for each product, each with the required fee and accompanying documentation.
When can I submit certification applications for products that I want to be listed on the Directory?
The Office of the Attorney General will begin accepting new certification applications on October 1, 2026, and will accept new applications on a rolling basis going forward after that date.
I have products currently listed on the Directory that were certified before December 31, 2025. Do the certifications for those products need to be renewed?
Yes. All products listed on the Directory that a manufacturer wishes to continue selling in Virginia must be recertified annually. The certifications for products that were certified before December 31, 2025, are valid until December 31, 2026, so long as they continue to comply with all requirements for listing on the Directory. Any products that a manufacturer wishes to continue selling in Virginia after that date must be recertified before then.
To ensure timely processing of recertification applications before December 31, 2026, please submit your recertification applications by November 1, 2026.
How do I recertify products that are currently listed on the Directory?
You must complete and submit a Recertification Form with the required documentation and a recertification fee of $2,500 for each product for which you seek recertification. Pursuant to Va. Code § 59.1-293.16(C) , each recertification form must be "accompanied by a copy of the marketing authorization or other order for each liquid nicotine or nicotine vapor product issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration pursuant to 21 U.S.C. § 387j, or evidence that the premarket tobacco product application for the liquid nicotine or nicotine vapor product was submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and a final authorization or order has not yet taken effect[.]"
Where can I find the form to renew my LN/NVP certifications?
The Recertification Form may be found here: Recertification Form
I want to sell products containing synthetic nicotine and/or nicotine analogues in Virginia. Am I required to obtain certification of those products for inclusion in the Directory?
The Liquid Nicotine and Nicotine Vapor Products Directory statute (Va. Code § 59.1-293.10 , et seq.) covers all products containing nicotine, which includes synthetic nicotine. Any products containing synthetic nicotine must be certified and listed on the Directory before they may be sold in Virginia.
I have questions about how the new vaping laws work; I don't understand the Liquid Nicotine and Nicotine Vapor Products Directory statute. Is the Office of the Attorney General able to advise me or help me interpret this legislation?
No, the Office of the Attorney General is unable to provide legal advice.
