❌ Myth
"If it's sold at a gas station, it must be legal."
✓ Fact
Retailers sometimes sell unauthorized products, either knowingly or because they can't tell the difference. Retail presence is not proof of authorization.
❌ Myth
"The brand says 'FDA compliant' on the package, so it's approved."
✓ Fact
"FDA compliant" is marketing language with no legal definition. Only a Marketing Granted Order counts. Brands can put almost anything on packaging.
❌ Myth
"If one product from a brand is authorized, they all are."
✓ Fact
Authorization is SKU-specific. Vuse has authorized Alto pods, but that doesn't mean Vuse ePod 2 is authorized. Always check the exact product.
❌ Myth
"All vapes are illegal in the US."
✓ Fact
48 products are currently FDA-authorized and can be legally sold. It's not an all-or-nothing market — it's product-specific.
