That's the biggest misunderstanding I hear across the counter. The FDA's registration database just means the facility registered. It's like a business license, not a safety certification. A product can be registered and still be illegal to sell if it hasn't gone through the proper premarket authorization process. Many vape products on the market today are actually selling without authorization, which is a huge compliance risk.

So when you check a supplier, don't stop at registration. Ask for the PMTA status or look for a marketing denial order. If the product has a PMTA that's still under review, that's different from one that's been denied. You want to know exactly where each product stands.