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Tobacco Retailer Warning Letters

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Information on Tobacco Warning Letters

Warning Letters issued to tobacco retailers for violations observed during a compliance check inspection are available in the Tobacco Compliance Check Outcomes database.

Compliance check inspections of tobacco retailers occur periodically, and are conducted to determine a retail establishment’s compliance with the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C), as amended by the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (Tobacco Control Act) and its regulations.

The Tobacco Retailer Warning Letters - Overview page provides additional information on warning letters issued to retailers, including a brief description of what retailers should do if they have received a warning letter.

Advisory and Enforcement Actions Against Industry for Unauthorized Tobacco Products provides additional information on warning letters issued to manufacturers, including a brief description of what manufacturers should do if they have received a warning letter.

FDA’s tobacco laws and regulations provides information on tobacco product rules and regulations, guidances, comment opportunities, and letters to industry. 

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Warning Letters Issued to Brick and Mortar Retailers

Warning letters issued to brick and mortar retailers for violations of the FD&C Act and its applicable regulations, are available in the Tobacco Compliance Check Outcomes Database.

Warning Letters Issued to Online Retailers and Manufacturers

Warning letters issued to online retailers and to manufacturers for violations of the FD&C Act and its applicable regulations, are available below.



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Posted Date Letter Issue Date Company Name Issuing Office Subject Response Letter Closeout Letter Excerpt
Walker Enterprises, LLC d/b/a MaddCatt Vapor Center for Tobacco Products Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded
Steep Slope Vape Supply Center for Tobacco Products Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded
Route 66 Vapor Center for Tobacco Products Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded
Smoke and Vape Inc d/b/a Backdoor Smoke Shop Center for Tobacco Products Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded
A-Z Tobacco Inc d/b/a A-Z Tobacco and Vapor Center for Tobacco Products Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded
Gorilla Vapes of East Brunswick Center for Tobacco Products Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded
Midwest Goods Inc., d/b/a Midwest Distribution and Midwest Distribution Illinois Center for Tobacco Products Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded
Reedhill Ventures LLC, d/b/a Vape On Center for Tobacco Products Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded
Elite Brothers, LLC Center for Tobacco Products Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded
Ecig Charleston LLC Center for Tobacco Products Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act/Adulterated/Misbranded
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