FDA WARNING_LETTER - http://www.all-discount-smokes.com

The FDA issued a Warning Letter to the operator of http://www.all-discount-smokes.net after reviewing their website and identifying cigarette products offered for sale or distribution in the United States, which are subject to FDA jurisdiction. The letter identifies two primary categories of violations. First, the firm is selling or distributing "modified risk tobacco products" (MRTPs) without an FDA order, rendering them adulterated under section 902(8) of the FD&C Act. These MRTPs include cigarettes described as "light," "mild," or similar descriptors (e.g., Bond Lights, Camel Lights), or those making claims of reduced harm or exposure to substances (e.g., "much healthier," "Lesser tar"). Second, the firm offers or distributes flavored cigarette products (e.g., Aroma Rich Apple, Kiss Mohito, Richmond Cherry, Sobranie Slims Mints) that purport to contain artificial or natural characterizing flavors other than tobacco or menthol. This violates section 907(a)(1)(A) and renders them adulterated under section 902(5) of the FD&C Act. Additionally, if these flavored products do not contain the advertised characterizing flavor, their labeling is considered false or misleading, making them misbranded under section 903(a)(1) or 903(a)(7)(A). The FDA requires immediate corrective actions, including discontinuing all violative sales and advertising. A written response detailing these actions and a compliance plan is due within 15 working days. Failure to comply may result in severe enforcement actions, including civil money penalties, no-tobacco-sale orders, and criminal prosecution.