Indiana Statewide Rule

Indiana Flavored Tobacco and Vape Product Rules

Few RestrictionsApplies statewide across Indiana (2026)

Key Facts

Rule: No statewide flavor ban under IC 7.1-7
Menthol: Menthol and flavored cigars remain legal
Federal rules: FDA rules still apply to vapor
Retailer certificate: Required under IC 7.1-7-4
Local authority: Limited by state licensing framework

Last verified: September 5, 2026Source: State of Indiana

Summary

Indiana does not impose a statewide ban on flavored tobacco or vape products, leaving sales of menthol and flavored e-liquid permitted under federal labeling and Indiana licensing laws.

(b) A manufacturing facility shall comply with the following requirements: (1) An e-liquid container must use a child proof cap that has the child resistant effectiveness set forth in the federal poison prevention packaging standards, 16 CFR 1700.15(b)(1). (2) An e-liquid container must use a tamper evident package. The tamper evident package feature must be designed to and remain intact when handled in a reasonable manner during the manufacture, distribution, and retail display of the e-liquid container. (3) The label on an e-liquid container must meet the nicotine addictiveness warning statement requirements set forth in 21 CFR 1143.3. (4) The manufacturer or retailer may not add an adulterated product to any e-liquid produced for sale in Indiana. (5) The manufacturer must submit to random site visits by the commission. (6) The manufacturer may: (A) own and control both the e-liquid manufacturing process and the bottling process; or (B) subcontract with another manufacturer for the performance of the e-liquid manufacturing service, the bottling services, or both services. However, both the manufacturer performing a service under clause (B) and the manufacturer for which the service is performed must meet the requirements of this article. (7) A manufacturer may use a flavoring, as defined by IC 7.1-7-2-12, as an ingredient in an e-liquid.

Source: State of IndianaView official code

Full Breakdown

Indiana law under IC 7.1-7 does not prohibit flavored cigarettes, cigars, e-liquids, or other vapor products beyond the federal ban on most flavored cartridge-based e-cigarettes. Menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars remain legal for sale to adults 21 and older. Indiana law focuses on age restrictions, retailer certification, packaging, and the 15% wholesale vapor tax instead of flavor bans. Local governments are limited in adopting flavor bans because tobacco licensing is largely controlled by the state under IC 7.1-7-4. Federal FDA premarket authorization rules still apply to all e-liquid products.

Violations & Penalties

Selling unauthorized vapor products lacking FDA premarket authorization may result in federal enforcement; state penalties focus on age and licensing violations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are flavored vape products legal in Indiana?

Yes, for buyers 21 and older. Indiana has no statewide flavor ban, although federal FDA rules limit which cartridge-based flavored e-cigarettes can be marketed.

Can Indiana cities ban menthol or flavored tobacco?

Local authority is limited because Indiana's tobacco regulation and retailer certification framework are largely state-controlled under IC 7.1-7.

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