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FDA In Brief: FDA provides free digital calendars to retailers as part of voluntary educational program aimed at preventing illegal sales of e-cigarettes and other tobacco products to minors
… play a critical role in keeping harmful and addictive tobacco products like e-cigarettes out of the hands of … products to kids, which is especially concerning since tobacco use is almost always initiated and established during … and following the law, and we encourage them to use the free tools from the FDA like this digital calendar, as we all …
FDA Finalizes Rule Related to Gluten-Free Labeling for Foods Containing Fermented, Hydrolyzed Ingredients
… or hydrolyzed ingredients, and that bear the “gluten-free” claim. The rule pertains to foods such as soy sauce, … new compliance requirements for labeling a product ‘gluten-free’ will protect individuals with celiac disease, an … that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products. … Office of the Commissioner … FDA has …
Achievements in Tobacco Regulation Over the Past Decade and Beyond
… /news-events/fda-voices/achievements-tobacco-regulation-over-past-decade-and-beyond … By: Ned … Commissioner, and Mitch Zeller, J.D., Director, Center for Tobacco Products Ned Sharpless, M.D. When Congress passed the … and young adult campaigns — “ Fresh Empire ” and “ This Free Life ” — as well as an adult-focused cessation campaign, …
FDA approves first treatment to increase pain-free light exposure in patients with a rare disorder
… ss-announcements/fda-approves-first-treatment-increase-pain-free-light-exposure-patients-rare-disorder … The U.S. Food … approval to Scenesse (afamelanotide) to increase pain-free light exposure in adult patients with a history of … that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products. … Office of the Commissioner … FDA approves …
FDA Statement on the agency’s list of known nitrosamine-free valsartan and ARB class medicines, as part of agency’s ongoing efforts to resolve ongoing safety issue
… -announcements/fda-statement-agencys-list-known-nitrosamine-free-valsartan-and-arb-class-medicines-part-agencys … Since … is alarming to patients who expect their products to be free from these types of impurities. And while we’ve … that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products. … Office of the Commissioner … FDA …
FDA Insight: E-Cigarettes and the National Youth Tobacco Survey
… nts/fda-insight/fda-insight-e-cigarettes-and-national-youth-tobacco-survey … Listen (MP3, 18MB) Mitch Zeller, Director of FDA's Center for Tobacco Products, joins Dr. Shah in a discussion on … compounds in the vapor, are not safe. They are not risk free. And as you said, they contain nicotine. So, any use of …
FDA Authorizes Marketing of IQOS Tobacco Heating System with ‘Reduced Exposure’ Information
… ws-events/press-announcements/fda-authorizes-marketing-iqos-tobacco-heating-system-reduced-exposure-information … Today, … the marketing of Philip Morris Products S.A.’s “ IQOS Tobacco Heating System” as modified risk tobacco products … presenting a reduced exposure to a substance or as being free of a substance when the issuance of the order is …
FDA warns JUUL Labs for marketing unauthorized modified risk tobacco products, including in outreach to youth
… ts/fda-warns-juul-labs-marketing-unauthorized-modified-risk-tobacco-products-including-outreach-youth … Español Today, … to JUUL Labs Inc. for marketing unauthorized modified risk tobacco products by engaging in labeling, advertising, and/or … exposure to a substance; and/or 3) do not contain or are free of a substance or substances. The warning letter …
FDA, FTC take action to protect kids by citing four firms that make, sell flavored e-liquids for violations related to online posts by social media influencers on their behalf
… The warning letters are just one aspect of the FDA’s Youth Tobacco Prevention Plan designed to limit youth access to all tobacco products, with a particular focus on youth … e-cigarette use. “Years of progress to combat youth use of tobacco is now threatened by an epidemic of e-cigarette use …
Understanding the Health Impact and Dangers of Smoke and 'Vapor'
… illnesses, and numerous other serious health problems. Tobacco smoke harbors more than 7,000 chemicals, at least 70 … from those posed by the addictive chemical nicotine that tobacco products contain. Nicotine is especially problematic … contains formaldehyde, acetaldehyde, and unstable atoms (free radicals) that can damage cells and cause illness and …
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Authorizes First Standalone At-Home Sample Collection Kit That Can Be Used With Certain Authorized Tests
… that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products. … Office of the Commissioner … FDA informs …
Examining The Response To Lung Illnesses And Rising Youth Electronic Cigarette Use - 11/13/2019
… of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products. I appreciate the opportunity to be here … In my testimony I will begin with some background on FDA’s tobacco product regulatory authorities. I will then address … as efforts to prevent youth sales and the availability of free educational resources for retailers to assist them in …
How FDA is Regulating E-Cigarettes
… at night?” I always answered this question the same way: “tobacco control in the era of e-cigarettes.” Ned Sharpless, … health: The 480,000 deaths per year in the U.S. from tobacco-associated cancers, emphysema, heart disease, stroke … the deeming rule, including a ban on the distribution of free tobacco product samples and the prohibition of sales in …
FDA recommends health care facilities and manufacturers begin transitioning to duodenoscopes with disposable components to reduce risk of patient infection
… microbes so that the device is reasonably assured to be free of the risk of disease transmission. Failure to … that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products. … Office of the Commissioner … FDA …
The Federal Response to the Epidemic of E-Cigarette Use, Especially Among Children, And the Food and Drug Administration’s Compliance Policy - 12/04/2019
… of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Tobacco Products (CTP). I also want to recognize the … Background Let me start with some background on our tobacco regulatory authorities and the regulatory history of … as efforts to prevent youth sales and the availability of free educational resources for retailers to assist them in …
FDA In Brief: FDA notifies Eonsmoke LLC to remove nearly 100 flavored electronic nicotine delivery system products from the market for not having required marketing authorization, among other violations
… proliferation of illegally marketed e-cigarettes or other tobacco products, to come at the expense of our children,” … M.D. “Preliminary data from the 2019 National Youth Tobacco Survey demonstrate a continued rise in the disturbing … marketed tobacco products and/or do not contain or are free of a substance. For example, the company’s website …
FDA In Brief: FDA Provides Agricultural Biotechnology Curriculum for Middle and High School Students
… Exploring Food Agriculture and Biotechnology , is a free and online supplemental curriculum for middle and high … that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products. … Office of the Commissioner … …
FDA In Brief: FDA Redoubles Call to Action for Papaya Industry to Keep American Consumers Safe from Foodborne Illness
… the importance of working proactively to keep papayas free of contamination.” “During this pandemic it is more … best practices and proactively working to keep papayas free of contamination. Additional Resources: 2019 Statement … that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products. … Office of the Commissioner … The FDA …
An Epidemic Continues: Youth Vaping in America - 06/23/2021
… Background Let me start with some information on our tobacco regulatory authorities and our recent regulatory efforts regarding ENDS and e-cigarettes. Tobacco use is the single largest preventable cause of … learning and conversations with students. This suite of free materials has been distributed to over 1.3 million …
FDA approves first PI3K inhibitor for breast cancer
… Piqray to fulvestrant significantly prolonged progression- free survival (median of 11 months vs. 5.7 months) in … that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products. … Office of the Commissioner … FDA approved …
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: FDA Takes Action to Place All Alcohol-Based Hand Sanitizers from Mexico on Import Alert to Help Prevent Entry of Violative and Potentially Dangerous Products into U.S., Protect U.S. Consumers
… to ensure they meet labeling specifications and are free from harmful contamination. The FDA recently issued a … that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products. … Office of the Commissioner … FDA has …
FDA Roundup: May 10, 2024
… safe and effective. On Wednesday, the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) announced a webinar to be held on June … anniversary of the award-winning “The Real Cost” youth tobacco prevention campaign . CTP will provide information … comprehensive tobacco regulation efforts. The webinar is free of charge, but prior registration is required. On …
FDA Chief Counsel's Remarks to the 2019 FDLI Policy Conference - 05/02/2019
… entire staff at CPB for their commitment to public health. Tobacco The agency’s tobacco work has been such a significant part of FDA’s work … court cases in FDA’s recent history have been in the tobacco space, starting with the Supreme Court’s decision in …
FDA Approves First New Drug Under International Collaboration, A Treatment Option for Patients with HER2-Positive Metastatic Breast Cancer
… start of the trial. The primary endpoint was progression-free survival (PFS), or the amount of time when there was no … that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products. … Office of the Commissioner … FDA has …
FDA Oncology Center of Excellence Presents Conversations on Cancer, 4th Annual National Black Family Cancer Awareness Week, Engaging the Generations, #BlackFamCan - 06/13/2024
… Weekend Monday, June 17 – Emphasize the harmful impact of tobacco use and decrease the impact of preventable cancers … year, 180,000 cancer deaths in the US are attributed to tobacco use. Of those deaths, at least 45,000 are Black or … advance cancer research for all. Webcast Information: A free-of-charge webcast of this public panel discussion will …