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Interpretation of and Compliance Policy for Certain Label Requirement; Applicability of Certain Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act Requirements to Vape Shops Guidance for Industry March 2023

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Final
Docket Number:
FDA-2017-D-0120
Issued by:
Guidance Issuing Office
Center for Tobacco Products

This guidance document is intended to assist retailers who sell newly deemed products by explaining whether engaging in certain activities subjects such establishments to additional requirements of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) and identifying the limited circumstances under which FDA does not intend to enforce compliance. This guidance document discusses, among other things:

  • Definitions
  • FDA’s interpretation of and compliance policy for the label requirement in section 903(a)(2)(C) of the FD&C Act
  • Which vape shop activities subject vape shops to certain requirements of the FD&C Act
  • Limited circumstances under which FDA does not intend to enforce compliance

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All written comments should be identified with this document's docket number: FDA-2017-D-0120.

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