No, vapes, e-cigarettes, and vaping products are strictly prohibited on Etsy.
Etsy's Policy on Vapes and E-Cigarettes
Etsy prohibits the sale of all vaping products, including e-cigarettes, vape pens, vape mods, e-liquids, vape juice, nicotine cartridges, and vaping accessories. This prohibition has been in place since 2019 and reflects both regulatory complexity and health concerns surrounding vaping products.
What Vaping Items Are Prohibited?
The ban covers all electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), including disposable vapes, refillable vape devices, vape tanks and coils, e-liquids (with or without nicotine), vape batteries and chargers specifically designed for vaping, and any component parts. CBD vape products are also prohibited.
Consequences of Listing Vaping Products
Vaping product listings are removed immediately and result in policy violation notices. Due to the regulatory sensitivity of these products, Etsy may be quicker to suspend or permanently close shops that list vaping items compared to other policy violations.
Alternatives for Vape-Related Sellers
If you manufacture vape-related products, Etsy is not a viable platform. Consider selling on your own website with proper age verification, compliance with FDA PMTA (Premarket Tobacco Product Application) requirements, and state-specific licensing. On Etsy, you could pivot to selling unrelated handmade products.
Seller Tips
- → Do not list any vaping products, components, or accessories on Etsy.
- → Selling vape-related items requires a dedicated website with age verification and FDA compliance.
- → If you make artisan accessories, consider pivoting to non-vape products for your Etsy shop.
- → CBD vape products are also prohibited, even if the CBD itself might be allowed in other forms.
Don't wait for Etsy to flag your shop
Scan your listings for policy violations, trademark risks, and compliance issues before they become takedowns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Guides
Can You Sell Tobacco on Etsy?
No, tobacco products are strictly prohibited on Etsy regardless of local laws.
Can You Sell CBD Products on Etsy?
Conditional: Etsy allows topical CBD products but prohibits ingestible CBD items like edibles and tinctures.
Etsy Prohibited Items Guide
Complete guide to items that are prohibited from being sold on Etsy.
Don't wait for Etsy to flag your shop
Scan your listings for policy violations, trademark risks, and compliance issues before they become takedowns.