Cigarettes

FDA Considering Rulemaking for Menthol Cigarettes

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On July 23, 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPRM) to request information regarding the agency’s regulation of menthol cigarettes. Menthol is a common flavoring additive used in tobacco products and is currently the only flavor permitted for use in cigarettes. The FDA is considering further regulation as a way to address certain public health risks that are raised by menthol cigarettes, particularly in comparison to regular cigarettes. You can read the ANPRM here. The FDA has authority to regulate tobacco products pursuant to the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act…

FDA Issues Warning Letters to Online Cigarette Companies

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In April 2013, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to certain online cigarette retailers, finding many of their products adulterated and misbranded in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FDCA). One of the companies is located in Indonesia but offers its cigarettes for sale to customers in the United States. It is unclear where the other company is based, as it is an internet retailer with no available address information. You can read the warning letters by clicking here and here. The FDA sent similar warning letters to other online retailers of cigarettes…