FDA WARNING_LETTER - http://www.buydiscountcigars.com

The FDA Center for Tobacco Products issued a Warning Letter to buydiscountcigars.com after reviewing its website, which offers cigarette tobacco and/or roll-your-own tobacco products for sale in the United States. The FDA determined that certain loose tobacco products, despite being described as "pipe tobacco," are promoted and sold as cigarette tobacco, falling under FDA jurisdiction. The letter identifies two primary violations. First, the firm sells or distributes modified risk tobacco products (MRTPs) without an FDA order, which is required under section 911(a) of the FD&C Act. These products are labeled or advertised with descriptors such as "light," "ultra light," or "mild," rendering them adulterated under section 902(8) of the FD&C Act. Second, the firm offers flavored cigarette tobacco and/or roll-your-own tobacco products (e.g., mint, vanilla, cherry) that purport to contain a characterizing flavor, which is prohibited for cigarettes and cigarette tobacco under section 907(a)(1)(A) of the FD&C Act, making them adulterated under section 902(5). If these products lack the advertised flavors, they are misbranded under sections 903(a)(1) or 903(a)(7)(A) due to false labeling. The FDA requires immediate correction of all violations, discontinuation of violative activities, and a written response within 15 working days outlining corrective actions and a compliance plan. Failure to comply may lead to severe enforcement actions, including civil money penalties, no-tobacco-sale orders, criminal prosecution, and product seizure.