FDA WARNING_LETTER - 4cigarettes.net

The FDA Center for Tobacco Products issued a Warning Letter to http://www.4cigarettes.net after reviewing their website and determining that cigarette products were offered for sale to U.S. customers. The products are classified as tobacco products under section 201(rr) of the FD&C Act.

The FDA identified two primary violations: 1. **Modified Risk Tobacco Product Violations:** Several cigarette products, including "Bond Lights (Special Selection)" and "Marlboro Accent (Ultra Lights)," are described using descriptors like "light," "extra light," "super light," or "ultra light." These descriptors classify the products as "modified risk tobacco products" under section 911(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the FD&C Act. Since these products are sold without an FDA order in effect under section 911(g), they are adulterated under section 902(8) of the FD&C Act. 2. **Flavored Cigarette Violations:** The website offers flavored cigarettes such as "Aroma Rich Apple" and "Richmond Cherry," which purport to contain artificial or natural characterizing flavors. Under section 907(a)(1)(A) of the FD&C Act, cigarettes cannot contain characterizing flavors (other than tobacco or menthol). Therefore, these products are adulterated under section 902(5) of the FD&C Act. If they do not