Tobacco Products
FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) works to ensure a healthier life for every family.
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Latest Updates from the Center for Tobacco Products
2020 National Youth Tobacco Survey
Latest data shows encouraging decline in overall e-cigarette use but concerning uptick in disposable e-cigarette use; FDA warns companies to remove products from market.
FDA’s Preparations for the September 9 Submission Deadline
On Sept. 9, premarket applications for many new tobacco products currently on the market are due to FDA for review. CTP Director Mitch Zeller published a perspective piece on FDA’s preparations to meet this challenge in an efficient, reliable and transparent manner.
Statement on Premarket Applications for Premium Cigars
Per court order, FDA will not enforce the premarket review requirement against manufacturers of premium cigars that don’t submit premarket applications by the 9/9/20 deadline.
September 9, 2020 Premarket Review Submission Deadline
FDA has created a new webpage to provide manufacturers and importers with a single location for information and resources related to tobacco product applications for deemed new tobacco products, which are due by September 9, 2020. For tips, resources, and the latest information specific to these applications, visit the new webpage.
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Tobacco 21
In December 2019, the President signed legislation raising the federal minimum age for sale of tobacco products from 18 to 21 years. Effective immediately, this law makes it illegal for a retailer to sell any tobacco product—including cigarettes, cigars, and e-cigarettes—to anyone under 21. FDA has developed a webpage to provide the latest information on this new legislation—commonly referred to as “Tobacco 21” or “T21.” The webpage currently houses responses to commonly asked questions, a recently released webinar, CTP’s web statement on the new legislation, as well as information on resources for retailers to help verify the age of customers.
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Contact CTP
1-877-287-1373 (9am - 4pm ET)
For General Inquiries: AskCTP@fda.hhs.gov
Center for Tobacco Products
Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
Document Control Center
Building 71, Room G335
Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002