Mississippi, Alabama, Nebraska: 2025 Vape Law Changes

The 2025 vape law changes are already in motion: Mississippi will begin delisting non-certified vape products this fall. Alabama is introducing both certification and excise tax laws for vapor products. Nebraska is launching its first ENDS product directory.

These aren’t isolated events—they’re signals. The rules around alternative products are consolidating, and states are moving faster than many in the industry expect.

Mississippi: ENDS Directory Certification Now Required

Effective Dates:

  • July 1, 2025: Law takes effect
  • September 1, 2025: Certification deadline for manufacturers
  • October 1, 2025: Retailer enforcement begins

Mississippi’s Department of Revenue (MDOR) is rolling out a new certified product directory for ENDS (Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems). Starting this fall, only products listed in the state’s directory will be legal for sale. 

Key Requirements for Manufacturers:

  • Annual certification fee: $500 per product
  • Directory inclusion is mandatory for legal sale
  • Non-certified products will be delisted and must be removed from shelves within 60 days

Retailer Impact:

  • Retailers must actively track and remove any non-certified inventory within the 60-day compliance window.
  • Stocking uncertified products may lead to enforcement actions, fines, or license suspension.

Getting Ahead of the Deadline:
Manufacturers should budget for certification fees and begin preparing documentation now to avoid a bottleneck before the September deadline. Retailers should build a compliance checklist and assign responsibility for reviewing stock against the new directory. This will help avoid last-minute scrambles once the list goes live.

Mississippi’s move represents more than another layer of red tape. It signals that states are shifting accountability onto both manufacturers and retailers, requiring active monitoring of product status rather than passive compliance.

Alabama Tightens Oversight on Vapor Products

Alabama has introduced two new laws that will directly affect vapor and nicotine businesses. The first requires product certification, and the second establishes an excise tax, with separate timelines for implementation.

ENDS Certification Required by October 1, 2025
Under Act 2025-403, manufacturers must certify all ENDS and alternative nicotine products to be listed on the state’s approved directory. Certification requires:

  • FDA marketing authorization or a valid PMTA submission
  • Disclosure of nicotine source and manufacturing origin
  • Product-level SKU documentation

Products already in the directory will not require renewal until 2026.

Excise Tax Begins October 1, 2026
Act 2025-377 introduces a $0.10/ml vape excise tax on consumable vapor products sold at wholesale or imported into the state. Counties without local vapor taxes will receive a portion of the state’s revenue; those with existing local taxes will not.

How to prepare:
Managing excise taxes across multiple states can quickly become complex. To help businesses forecast costs and prevent errors, Token of Trust offers a free Vape Excise Tax Calculator. The tool allows operators to model state-specific tax obligations, compare rates, and adjust pricing strategies before new rules take effect.

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Nebraska Sets October 1 Deadline for ENDS Directory Compliance

Nebraska is about to join the growing list of states tightening oversight on vapor products. On October 1, 2025, the Department of Revenue will release its first official directory of certified ENDS manufacturers and authorized products. Once published, the directory will determine which products can remain on shelves and which must be removed.

For manufacturers:

  • Certification applications were due April 1, 2025
  • Only approved manufacturers and products will appear in the October directory
  • Any product not listed will be considered unauthorized for sale

For retailers:

  • Starting October 1, all ENDS sales must be verified against the state’s directory
  • Inventory must be reviewed and adjusted quickly to remove non-certified SKUs
  • Stocking uncertified products may trigger enforcement actions and revenue loss

What operators should do now
The directory launch is weeks away, not months. Businesses have a narrow window to confirm certifications, validate suppliers, and prepare inventory systems for real-time checks. Acting early avoids last-minute disruptions and protects sales once enforcement begins.

Token of Trust helps manufacturers and retailers adapt by centralizing certification tracking, monitoring SKU eligibility, and ensuring audit-ready compliance across every jurisdiction.

Why These Laws Are More Than Just Policy Updates

For years, nicotine and vape companies operated in a gray zone—always under scrutiny, but rarely under action. That window is closing. A new wave of 2025 vape law changes is recasting compliance as a high-stakes, high-visibility obligation. This isn’t about staying organized but about staying operational.

For manufacturers, the priority is building infrastructure that can scale across a fragmented regulatory map. That includes tracking certifications, keeping documentation current, and adapting pricing models as rules change.

For retailers, the margin for error is shrinking. Carrying unlisted or misclassified products threatens more than customer trust. It can expose a business to penalties and even the loss of its license.

How Token of Trust Supports Vape and Nicotine Compliance

Every state is raising the bar. The 2025 vape law changes are reshaping how compliance must be handled in real time. Token of Trust helps regulated sellers meet it by automating identity checks, tax rules, and product compliance—without slowing down sales.

Our platform helps you:

  • Enforce age, location, and product restrictions in real time
  • Map and manage SKU-level compliance across state lines
  • Automate reporting for excise taxes and certification audits
  • Block unverified or non-taxed products from being sold at checkout

Built for high-risk and regulated industries, Token of Trust is already trusted by brands selling ENDS, pouches, and alternative products across all 50 states.

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