Submit Comments on Tobacco Products
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We solicit information and comments, announced in the Federal Register and posted in dockets on Regulations.gov, from concerned citizens, industry, and organizations on a wide range of issues related to implementation of the Tobacco Control Act.
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Modified Risk Tobacco Product Application: Application for IQOS 3 System Holder and Charger Submitted by Philip Morris Products S.A.
Docket No: FDA- 2021-N-0408-0001
Date: December 10, 2021
Summary: The FDA is announcing the availability for public comment of a modified risk tobacco product (MRTP) application for the IQOS 3 System Holder and Charger submitted by Philip Morris Products S.A. FDA will post the application materials on a rolling basis as they are redacted in accordance with applicable laws.
Request for Nominations for Voting Members on a Public Advisory Committee; the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee
Docket No: FDA-2018-N-3263
Submit Nominations By: November 8, 2021
Summary: The Food and Drug Administration is requesting nominations for individuals to serve on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee, in the Center for Tobacco Products. FDA seeks to include the views of women and men, members of all racial and ethnic groups, and individuals with and without disabilities on its advisory committees and, therefore encourages nominations of appropriately qualified candidates from these groups. A nominee may either be self-nominated or nominated by an organization.
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Your role in shaping tobacco regulation
Our regulatory process generally follows these steps:
- Rule/Regulation Proposed
We publish a proposed rule in the Federal Register. - Public Comments Considered
Our proposals generally have a 60-90 day review period. - Final Rule Issued
After considering all comments, we issue a final rule. - Compliance with New Rule Enforced
We must ensure that retailers and businesses comply with the regulation.