firesafetycigarette@dhs.in.govNew Certification System
As of September 2024, IDHS is processing safe cigarette certifications in a new online system. This affects both initial certifications and renewals. Even if your company has used the previous system in the past, you must file an "initial" certification in the new system.
Fire Safe Cigarette Certification Overview
The Indiana General Assembly passed the Fire Safety Cigarette Act in 2008 requiring cigarettes to contain two "speed bumps" of thick paper that cause cigarettes to extinguish if they are not puffed. This law took effect on July 1, 2009, and states that all cigarette brands sold or offered for sale to any person located in the state of Indiana shall be certified by the Indiana State Fire Marshal’s Office.
This certification means the cigarettes have been tested in accordance with the test method and meet the performance standard specified in Indiana Code 22-14-7. The written certification is filed by the manufacturer with the Indiana State Fire Marshal attesting that each package complies with certain requirements.
New or Existing Certification Filings
To certify, recertify or add brands or styles to existing certifications, please complete the form in the Fire Safe Cigarette Certification Portal.
Certification Lookup
Note: For certifications filed Sept. 9, 2024, and earlier: Search on DFBS.
Questions
Direct questions about Indiana’s Fire Safe Cigarette Program to firesafetycigarette@dhs.in.gov.
For questions about selling cigarettes in Indiana in general, review the Tobacco Enforcement page of the Indiana Attorney General's website, or contact the Tobacco Enforcement Section within the Office of the Indiana Attorney General at tobacco@atg.in.gov.
View the IDHS schedule of fines and civil penalties for violations of laws, rules and requirements of federal programs administered by the agency.