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Tobacco Products

FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) works to ensure a healthier life for every family.

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Latest Updates from the Center for Tobacco Products

FDA Issues Warning Letters to 14 Online Retailers for Selling Unauthorized E-Cigarettes

FDA Warns 9 Online Firms for Illegally Selling Flavored, Disposable E-Cigarettes

Unauthorized product brands include e-cigarettes popular among youth, such as Geek Bar and Lost Mary
Working with States, FDA Warns More than 100 Retailers for Illegal Sale of Youth Appealing E-Cigarettes, including Geek Bar

FDA Warns Over 100 Retailers for Selling Unauthorized E-Cigarettes

The warning letters cite the sale of popular brand names, Geek Bar Pulse, Geek Bar Skyview, Geek Bar Platinum, and Elf Bar

Civil Money Penalty

FDA Seeks Fines Against 18 Retailers that Continue to Sell Unauthorized E-Cigar…

FDA is seeking fines against two brick and mortar retailers and 16 online retailers for their sale of unauthorized e-cigarette products
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Searchable Tobacco Products Database

A new user-friendly list of tobacco products—including e-cigarettes—that may be legally marketed in the United States. Designed to serve the public, especially retailers, by providing key information in a single location.

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Tobacco Education Resources for Parents and Teachers

As youth e-cigarette use remains a public health issue, it is important that parents and educators have access to resources to learn more and to start an honest conversation with teens about the dangers of youth tobacco use. FDA has free resources available, including videos, infographics, posters, and fact sheets.

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Market a Tobacco Product

New tobacco products may not be legally marketed in the U.S. without authorization from FDA. Learn more about the three pathways (SE, PMTA and EX) to market.

Small Businesses Assistance

CTP’s Office of Small Business Assistance is available to help industry understand and comply with FDA’s tobacco laws and regulations.

About the Center

FDA's Center for Tobacco Products regulates the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of tobacco products to protect public health.

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Contact CTP

1-877-287-1373 (9am - 4pm ET)
For General Inquiries: AskCTP@fda.hhs.gov

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Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenue
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Building 71, Room G335
Silver Spring, MD 20993-0002

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