Origin Vape – FDA Warning Letter, Jul 23, 2019

The FDA's Center for Tobacco Products issued a Warning Letter to Origin Vape (originvape.com) after determining their e-liquid products are offered for sale in the U.S. These products are classified as tobacco products under the FD&C Act.

The primary violation identified was the sale of Honey Twist Golden Honey Bomb e-liquid to a person younger than 18 years of age, which constitutes misbranding under section 903(a)(7)(B) of the FD&C Act (21 U.S.C. § 387c(a)(7)(B)). This violates 21 C.F.R. § 1140.14(b), which prohibits retailers from selling covered tobacco products, including e-liquids, to minors.

Origin Vape is required to immediately correct this violation and any similar ones, ensuring all tobacco products and related advertising comply with the FD&C Act and FDA regulations. Failure to comply may result in further FDA action, including civil money penalties, no-tobacco-sale orders, criminal prosecution, seizure, and/or injunction. Adulterated and misbranded tobacco products imported into the U.S. are subject to detention.

A written response detailing corrective actions, including dates of discontinued violative sales and a plan for maintaining compliance, must be submitted within 15 working days.