Vapor Product and Consumable Product Certification and Directory

Certification

 Vapor products and consumable products must be certified before they can be sold in North Carolina. Use this form to request that your products be certified, to certify additional products, to renew, or to make ad hoc changes. There is an initial fee of $2,000 to certify products.

Click here to go to the online certification form

Important Notice

The following important information is addressed in this notice:

• Vapor product and consumable product certification and effective date for manufacturers;
• Certification requirements for manufacturers;
• When Vapor and Consumable Products Directory will publicly be available;
• Additional requirements for out-of-state manufacturers and importers of manufacturers located outside the United States;
• Compliance, fines and civil penalties;
• Manufacturers must set up electronic payment account with the Department.

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General Information 

• Law for Vapor Product Directory - Session Law 2024-31
• Administrative Code
• Timely Mailing of Returns, Documents, or Payments - August 24, 2018
• TA-16-1 When a North Carolina Tax Return or Other Document is Considered Timely Filed or a Tax is Considered Timely Paid if the Due Date Falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or Legal Holiday 

Notices

• Important Notice: Directory of Vapor Products and Consumable Products Approved for Retail Sale in North Carolina
• Important Notice: Vapor Product and Consumable Product Certification and Directory - Effective March 1, 2025
• Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the North Carolina Vapor Product and Consumable Product Certification and Directory
• Exception to the General Statute of Limitations for Certain Events

Vapor and Consumable Products Compliance Referral

This form allows members of the public to report the prohibited retail sale of vapor or consumable products in violation of G.S. 143B-245.13.

Click here to go to the online compliance referral form

Contact for Assistance 

Taxpayers who have trouble submitting the forms should contact the Excise Tax division at 1-877-308-9092 option 4.