FDA WARNING_LETTER - www.buy200cigs.com

The FDA's Center for Tobacco Products issued a Warning Letter to the operator of http://www.buy200cigs.com after reviewing the website and determining that cigarette products were offered for sale or distributed to U.S. customers. The FDA found multiple violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).

Firstly, several cigarette products were deemed adulterated under section 902(8) of the FD&C Act because they are "modified risk tobacco products" sold without an FDA order. These products use descriptors like "Lights," "mild," or "Ultra Lights," or claim reduced risk, tar, or nicotine levels (e.g., Bond Street Special Selection "Bond Lights," Camel "Camel Lights," Magna Blue "lower amount of tar and nicotine," Parliament "comparatively healthier"). Under section 911(a) of the FD&C Act, such products require an FDA order for interstate commerce.

Secondly, numerous flavored cigarette products were found to be adulterated under section 902(5) of the FD&C Act or misbranded under section 903(a)(1) or 903(a)(7)(A). These products, including Aroma Rich Apple, Kiss Mohito, and Richmond Cherry, purport to contain a characterizing flavor (other than tobacco or menthol), which is prohibited in cigarettes under section 907(a)(1)(A) of