FDA Seeks Nominations for the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee - Summer 2025

July 30, 2025 

FDA is requesting nominations by Aug. 25, 2025, for voting members to serve on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee (TPSAC). Individuals may self-nominate or be nominated by any interested person or organization. 

Specifically, TPSAC is seeking to fill five vacancies with physicians, dentists, scientists, or health care professionals practicing in oncology, pulmonology, cardiology, toxicology, pharmacology, addiction, engineering, or any other relevant specialty. Included in the five vacancies is one vacancy for a representative of the general public, and one vacancy for an employee of federal, state, or local government. Selected members will be invited to serve for terms of up to four years, which will begin on Feb. 1, 2026, after the current members’ terms expire. 

All nominations for membership should be sent electronically to the FDA Advisory Nomination Portal or by mail to Advisory Committee Oversight and Management Staff. Please see the Federal Register notice for further information. Nominations received after Aug. 25, 2025, will be considered for nomination to the committee as later vacancies occur. 

TPSAC advises FDA in its responsibilities related to the regulation of tobacco products, such as any application submitted by a manufacturer for a modified risk tobacco product. The committee reviews and evaluates safety, dependence, and health issues concerning tobacco products and provides appropriate advice, information, and recommendations to the FDA commissioner.