FDA Extends Comment Periods for ANPRMs

Written on 07 June 2018.

FDA Extends Comment Periods for ANPRMS and Draft Concept Paper

FDA announced extensions of 30 days in ANPRMs regarding tobacco products.

June 7, 2018

Today, FDA announced extensions of 30 days for the following rulemaking: "Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Level of Combusted Cigarettes," "Regulation of Flavors in Tobacco Products," and "Regulation of Premium Cigars." The agency has also extended the comment period for the "Draft Concept Paper: Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products after Implementation of an FDA Product Standard."

The updated comment period deadlines are:

Tobacco Product Standard for Nicotine Level of Combusted Cigarettes - July 16, 2018

Regulation of Flavors in Tobacco Products - July 19, 2018

Regulation of Premium Cigars - July 25, 2018

Draft Concept Paper: Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products after implementation of an FDA Product Standard - July 16, 2018

For more information, please visit the Comment Opportunities Page.

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