FDA WARNING_LETTER - Chris Brown Vapes - December 19, 2024

The FDA's Center for Tobacco Products issued a Warning Letter to Chris Brown Vapes on December 18, 2024, following a review of their website, chrisbrownvapes.com. The FDA determined that the company is offering for sale or distribution in the United States electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) products, specifically "Chris Brown Vapes – Blue Slurpie" and "Chris Brown Vapes – Grape Blow Pop," which are considered tobacco products under section 201(rr) of the FD&C Act.

These products are deemed "new tobacco products" because they were not commercially marketed in the U.S. as of February 15, 2007. The FDA found that these ENDS products lack the required premarket authorization orders under section 910(c)(1)(A)(i) of the FD&C Act and are not otherwise exempt. Consequently, these products are adulterated under section 902(6)(A) and misbranded under section 903(a)(6) of the FD&C Act.

The Warning Letter mandates that Chris Brown Vapes take prompt action to address these violations and bring their products into compliance. The company must submit a written response within 15 working days from the receipt of the letter, detailing actions taken, including the discontinuation of violative sales and a plan for maintaining compliance. Failure to comply may result in regulatory actions such as