Page 12 - Adressing Black-Market Vapor Products: A Toolkit for Law Enforcement and Community Leaders

Undercut the rule of
Facilitate
law, legal and
criminal activity
regulatory
and threaten
frameworks, and
security
public health policies

Violate intellectual-
Reduce sources of
property rights and
government revenue
impact brand
through tax
integrity for U.S.
avoidance
companies

Present additional health and safety risks
Undermine tobacco-control measures to

for adult consumers
prevent underage use

May contain harmful chemicals that are not present
Sold online without age-verification in authentic products
Sold at retail outlets that do not check IDs Produced in unsanitary conditions without
Social sourcing – e.g., on the street corner manufacturing and quality controls
Often marketed in youth-appealing flavors and packaging Lack ingredient testing and product characterization
May contain illicit substances (e.g., THC)