FDA Revises Proposed Rule on Tobacco Products Regulation

Summary

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is revising a proposed rule to extend its authority over tobacco products, including cigarettes, smokeless tobacco, and e-cigarettes, under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act). The FDA aims to regulate all tobacco products that meet the statutory definition of 'tobacco product', except for premium cigars and certain accessories.