10/09/2025
Looking for Geekbar or RAZ? The FDA and Customs have about $86 million worth. BEWARE OF KNOCK OFFS
Federal agencies have recently seized millions of dollars' worth of Raz and Geek Bar v**es and other unauthorized e-cigarette products. This is part of an ongoing crackdown on illegal v**es that are imported primarily from China and lack the necessary authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The "gray" in your query likely refers to the "legal gray area" that existed before this surge in enforcement.
Why these v**es are being seized
Unauthorized products: Raz, Geek Bar, and other popular brands have not received the required Premarket To***co Product Application (PMTA) marketing authorization from the FDA. As a result, they cannot be legally marketed or distributed in the U.S..
FDA crackdown: In recent years, the FDA has intensified its enforcement efforts to combat the rise of unauthorized disposable v**es, which are often sold in youth-appealing flavors. Recent seizures include:
September 2025: Over $86 million in v**e products, including Raz and Geek Bar, were seized by federal agencies.
May 2025: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the FDA seized nearly $34 million worth of unauthorized e-cigarettes, including Raz, in Chicago.
January 2025: Over $7 million in unauthorized e-cigarettes, including the Geek Bar brand, were seized from a warehouse in Miami.
