For Industry

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If you are a member of Industry and would like to contact us or request a meeting, please visit our Industry Contacts Information Page.

 

Substantial Equivalance

 

With the passage of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Tobacco Control Act), the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was given the authority to review an application for a new tobacco product (or for proposed changes to existing products) before it can be marketed. New product applications can be denied if permitting marketing of such a tobacco product would not be appropriate for the protection for public health.  More information on Substantial Equivalance...

 

Small Business Assistance

|The Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA) directs the Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) to establish an office to assist small tobacco product manufacturers. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and CTP recognize that small entities often have difficulty accessing and interpreting regulatory and compliance information. In an effort to help small businesses, including small tobacco product retailers and distributors, obtain the guidance they need, CTP has created a small business assistance program in accordance with the Tobacco Control Act and FDA policy.  More information on Small Business Assistance...

 

For Manufacturers

The Tobacco Control Act requires, among other things: Tobacco Health Document Submission, Establishment Registration and Product Listing and Listing of Ingredients in Tobacco Products. Information about submission requirements and the latest regulations is available.  More information on For Manufacturers...

 

For Retailers

The retail community plays a direct role in helping us protect kids from tobacco. FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products is undertaking an educational campaign to raise retailers’ awareness of these new regulations.  Guidance is available for retailers.  More information on For Retailers…

 

For Wholesalers and Distributors

As of July 22, manufacturers may not distribute cigarettes labeled "Light," "Mild," "Low," or Similar Descriptors.   More information on For Wholesalers and Distributors...

 

For Importers

 

Tobacco products imported or offered for import into the United States must comply with all the applicable requirements under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) as amended by the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Tobacco Control Act).  More information on For Importers…