As the school year starts for many children, the FDA also wants to raise awareness for teachers, parents and families to know of these products.
The products being sold online are not authorized by the FDA, “which is a requirement under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act to legally market a new tobacco product.” “CTP will continue to closely monitor all those in the supply chain, including retailers, for compliance with federal law,” said Ann Simoneau, J.D., M.B.A, director of the Office of Compliance and Enforcement within FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products. “As always, we will hold anyone accountable that sells unauthorized tobacco products labeled, advertised, and/or designed to encourage use by our nation’s youth.
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