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Philip Morris Products S.A. Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) Applications

FDA previously issued modified risk granted orders (MRGOs) authorizing Philip Morris Products S.A. to market the following products as MRTPs:

  • IQOS 2.4 System Holder and Charger and HeatSticks (Authorized July 7, 2020)
  • IQOS 3.0 System Holder and Charger (Authorized March 11, 2022)

These products were authorized to be marketed with the following reduced exposure information:

“AVAILABLE EVIDENCE TO DATE:

  • The IQOS system heats tobacco but does not burn it.
  • This significantly reduces the production of harmful and potentially harmful chemicals.
  • Scientific studies have shown that switching completely from conventional cigarettes to the IQOS system significantly reduces your body’s exposure to harmful or potentially harmful chemicals.” 

See the Modified Risk Granted Orders webpage for the order letter and decision summary relevant to these MRTP applications.

On May 9, 2024, FDA filed for scientific review modified risk tobacco product (MRTP) renewal applications submitted by Philip Morris Products S.A. for the following products: 

  • IQOS 2.4 System Holder and Charger
  • IQOS 3.0 System Holder and Charger
  • Marlboro Amber HeatSticks (formerly named Marlboro HeatSticks)
  • Marlboro Green Menthol HeatSticks (formerly named Marlboro Smooth Menthol HeatSticks) 
  • Marlboro Blue Menthol HeatSticks (formerly named Marlboro Fresh Menthol HeatSticks)

The original 2020 and 2022 MRGOs were valid for the fixed time period specified in the order. Philip Morris Products S.A. submitted an MRTP renewal application for FDA to determine whether the products still satisfy the requirements in section 911(g)(2) of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. Renewal applications may cross-reference other applications, including an applicant’s original MRTP application as well as postmarket annual reports submitted in accordance with MGO or MRGO requirements. Annual reports for MRTPs contain the cumulative results from the postmarket surveillance and studies required as part of modified risk granted orders. 

On October 7, 2025, the Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) held a virtual Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee (TPSAC) meeting to discuss the MRTP renewal applications. The meeting was open to the public via live webcast. Visit the TPSAC meeting event page to learn more.  

On April 17, 2026, FDA renewed the modified risk granted orders for the, IQOS 2.4 System Holder and Charger, IQOS 3.0 System Holder and Charger, Marlboro Amber HeatSticks (formerly named Marlboro HeatSticks), Marlboro Green Menthol HeatSticks (formerly named Marlboro Smooth Menthol HeatSticks), and Marlboro Blue Menthol HeatSticks (formerly named Marlboro Fresh Menthol HeatSticks).

Materials and Related Documents

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Materials related to actions include:

IQOS Devices and HeatSticks – MRTP Renewal Applications

Cross-Referenced Submissions 

Postmarket Submissions

Previously Reviewed Application(s)

Original PMTA and Amendment for IQOS 3.0 System Holder and Charger (Authorized December 7, 2020) — Posted May 9, 2024 (zip – 205MB)

IQOS 2.4 Tobacco Heating System 

Original PMTA and Amendments for IQOS 2.4 System Holder and Charger and HeatSticks (Authorized April 30, 2019) — Posted May 9, 2024 (zip – 966MB)

Note: FDA is required by section 911(e) of the Federal Food Drug & Cosmetic Act, as amended by the Tobacco Control Act, to make MRTP applications available to the public (except for matters in the application that are trade secrets or otherwise confidential commercial information) and to request comments on the information contained in the applications and on the label, labeling, and advertising accompanying the applications.

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