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As state-level regulations evolve across the U.S., manufacturers, distributors, and retailers of vapor and alternative nicotine products are entering a more complex compliance environment. With excise tax hikes, product certification mandates, and stricter sourcing rules rolling out in the second half of 2025, staying ahead of these changes isn’t optional. In this article, we’ll break…

On July 1, 2025, Tennessee will begin enforcing a 10% excise tax on the wholesale cost of vapor products — marking one of the most aggressive regulatory shifts for alternative nicotine in recent years. While this law applies specifically to Tennessee, it signals something much larger: excise tax expansion is accelerating nationwide. If you manufacture,…

Vape tax rules aren’t one-size-fits-all. Vape tax rules vary by product, location, and buyer. Knowing your role — retailer or wholesaler — isn’t enough. You also need to look at each sale. What price does the tax apply to? Who needs to pay it? If you don’t have proof that someone else paid the vape…

High-risk eCommerce owners face a nightmare when authorities ban or flag them for missing age and identity checks. This is especially important in areas like vaping, cannabis, and online gaming. That’s why using digital verification tools is a great choice for business owners like you.  But even with those tools in place, sales can still…

If you are selling peptides online, such as BPC-157, CJC-1295, or TB-500, 2025 will present significant regulatory challenges. As of April 22, 2025, New York’s law on underage supplements is now in effect. Lawmakers in other major states consider similar bills. This means that sellers of peptides for muscle growth or performance may now face…

Selling vape, hemp, and alternative products comes with strict compliance demands, and staying ahead isn’t optional. Yet, many wholesalers still manage exemption certificates manually, relying on spreadsheets, scattered emails, and outdated methods. This manual approach doesn’t just slow you down. It creates real compliance risks that can cost time, money, and trust. Additionally, automating exemption…

New vape tariffs in 2025 will create challenges. However, vape businesses can turn these changes into opportunities with the right strategies and partnerships. With better planning, vape businesses can improve. Stronger supply chain connections will help them adapt. Good compliance support is also important. This way, both B2C and B2B vape businesses can protect their…

Securing customer transactions is more critical than ever. One of the most effective ways to protect your WooCommerce store from fraud and chargebacks is by verifying customer identities. With TOT’s Document Verification system, you can ensure that the person making a purchase is who they claim to be, reducing the risk of fraudulent activity. Not…

As your WooCommerce store grows, so does the need for improved performance and scalability. Managing large volumes of orders can overwhelm traditional systems, slowing down your site and hindering your business’s potential. WooCommerce’s High-Performance Order Storage (HPOS) addresses these issues, offering a streamlined solution that enhances both speed and scalability. In this guide, we’ll walk…

In November 2024, multiple businesses in St. Charles, Illinois, received fines for selling alcohol and tobacco to minors. Penalties included fines of $250 fines and additional court fees, highlighted the ongoing need for strict customer age verification measures to prevent underage sales. This issue extends beyond local concerns—industries such as alcohol, tobacco, and gaming are…