Title of the Review:
External Peer Review of FDA’s Scientific Assessment of the Impact of Flavors in Cigar Products

Tentative Assessment:
Highly Influential Scientific Assessment

Agency Contact:
Bridget Ambrose, PhD, MPH

Office or Center:
Center for Tobacco Products

Subject of the Review:
This scientific assessment examines the role that characterizing flavors play in increasing the appeal and use of tobacco products, particularly cigars, among youth, young adults, and adults in the United States.  

Purpose of the Review:
To conduct an expert external peer review

Type of Review:
Individual letter reviews

Timing of Review:
December 2021

Number of Reviewers:
4-10

Primary Disciplines/Types of Expertise of Reviewers:
Expertise in behavioral science, social science, population-based studies, and impact analyses

Reviewers Selected by:
Designated Outside Organization

Opportunities for the Public to Comment:
Yes

If yes, briefly state how and when will these opportunities be provided:
An opportunity for public comment will be provided as part of the rulemaking process.

Peer Reviewers Provided with Public Comments:
No