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Make your voice heard and be part of our ongoing effort to improve public health in the United States.

FDA gathers information and comments, announced in the Federal Register and posted in dockets on Regulations.gov, from concerned citizens, industry, and organizations on a wide range of issues related to implementation of the Tobacco Control Act.

What Topics Are Currently Open for Comments?

Modified Risk Tobacco Product Application: Renewal Applications for VLN® King and VLN® Menthol King, Cigarette Products Submitted by 22nd Century Group Inc.
Docket No: FDA-2019-N-0994
Date: Currently no deadline for public comments
Summary: FDA is announcing the availability for public comment of modified risk tobacco product applications (MRTPAs) for renewal of existing MRTP orders for two cigarette products submitted by 22nd Century Group Inc. FDA will post the application materials on a rolling basis as they are redacted in accordance with applicable laws.  

Harmful and Potentially Harmful Constituents in Tobacco Products and Tobacco Smoke; Established List Additions and Request for Comments
Docket No: FDA-2026-N-2642
Date: May 26, 2026
Summary: The Food and Drug Administration is adding constituents to the list of harmful and potentially harmful constituents (HPHCs) in tobacco products and tobacco smoke (the established HPHC list) as required by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act).

 

Did You Know?

You can comment on any Guidance document at any time. However, to ensure that the agency considers a comment on a draft version of a guidance before it begins work to finalize it, submit comments through Regulations.gov or in writing to the agency by the draft’s closing date.

What Makes an Effective and Useful Comment?

Our decisions are based on science and law. We look for logic, good science, and other evidence in the comments we evaluate.

  • Provide a clear statement of whether you support or oppose the proposed rule or guidance.
  • Include any of the following that support your position:
    • Data
    • Research
    • Analysis
  • Tips for submitting effective comments are on the regulations.gov website.

Information on Planned Upcoming Regulations

The FDA's Planned Regulations on the President’s Unified Agenda provides federal agencies with the opportunity to update the American public on our government’s regulatory priorities.

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