The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a groundbreaking proposed rule that, if finalized, would significantly reduce the level of nicotine in cigarettes and certain other combusted tobacco products. The goal is to make these products minimally or nonaddictive, potentially saving countless lives and reducing the immense burden of smoking-related disease and death in the United States.
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In a joint operation, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), U.S. Homeland Security Investigations, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized more than 628,000 unauthorized e-cigarette products from a warehouse in Miami. The seized products, valued at over $7 million, primarily consisted of flavored, disposable e-cigarettes, including the popular Geek Bar brand.
Read moreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced updates to two import alerts, 98-07 and 98-06, on January 3, 2025. These revisions aim to separate imported e-cigarette products from other tobacco products and provide more precise instructions to FDA staff, federal partners, and the trade community, including importers, customs brokers, and filers.
Read moreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated its import alert, known as the “Red List,” which empowers U.S. Customs and Border Protection to detain potential vaping products without physical examination. The updated list includes 13 additional e-cigarette manufacturers and distributors, with 10 of them being Chinese companies.
Read moreIn a recent development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued warning letters to 14 online retailers for selling unauthorized vape products that have gained significant popularity among youth. The warning letters, announced on May 1, specifically target disposable e-cigarette products marketed under well-known brand names such as Elf Bar/EB Design, Esco Bars, Funky Republic, Hyde, Kang, Cali Bars, and Lost Mary.
Read moreA new Florida bill (SB 1006) would mandate all nicotine product manufacturers clearly state on packaging that their vaping devices have not received regulatory approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The state Senate Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment and General Government unanimously passed the proposed legislation on February 21st. Read more
The Food and Drug Administration’s regulatory authority over vaping products originated with the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act in 2009. In the decade-plus since, FDA oversight of vaping devices and e-liquids has followed a winding, highly contentious path.
Read moreImagine a world where all goods crossing borders undergo rigorous scrutiny to ensure compliance with local regulations. It is this concept of stringent regulation and law enforcement that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has actualized with the introduction of “Import Alert 98-06“. This policy stipulates that the agency can withhold new tobacco products lacking proper marketing authorization at borders.
Read moreThe US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to release proposed new regulations for tobacco product manufacturers, including e-cigarettes, in an effort to prevent the contamination of the products and to establish guidelines for their manufacture and packaging. The regulations will also work towards ensuring public safety and compliance with federal regulations. The proposed rules will address issues such as product contamination and inconsistencies between the concentration of the e-liquid and the information on the label. The FDA plans to host a public hearing on the regulations and will consider input from stakeholders and the public for a period of 180 days.
Read moreThe U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a ban on most flavors of cartridge-based e-cigarettes, including fruit and mint varieties, that have not received FDA authorization through the premarket tobacco application (PMTA) process. The ban, which was announced on January 2, 2020, requires companies to cease the manufacture, distribution, and sale of these unauthorized flavored products within 30 days or risk enforcement actions from the agency.
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