Waterpipe tobacco smoking: Health effects, research needs and recommended actions by regulators
The moist tobacco ingredients used for this product have been cut into loose strands, making them easier to pinch and put in your mouth
There are a variety of other areas that are directly impacted by smoking
Examples of new products without approval include: Nicotine pouches (tobacco-free snus) Heated Tobacco Products (HTP), including IQOS with HEETS sticks Waterpipe tobacco (shisha) E-cigarettes with nicotine (including e-liquid) with tobacco or flavored varieties, without a medical certificate documenting smoking cessation E-cigarettes without nicotine that have added flavors Cases, boxes, covers, packaging, or any other product intended wholly or partially to hide or obscure health warnings on tobacco products Tobacco products intended for resale without a license Updated: 29/06/2026
Due to the nature of the products sold and the potential for specific incidents, tobacco shops face unique risks that require careful consideration when choosing insurance policies
Regulator: The Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) issues and enforces these licenses
