www.abroadcigs.com – FDA Warning Letter, Sep 15, 2015

The FDA's Center for Tobacco Products issued a Warning Letter to abroadcigs.com after reviewing their website and determining that cigarette products were offered for sale to U.S. customers. The FDA identified two primary violations:

**1. Modified Risk Tobacco Product Violations:** The website sells or distributes cigarettes described as "lights," "ultra lights," or similar descriptors (e.g., "low tar and nicotine"). Examples include Bond Street Special Selection (Lights), Camel Black mini (Ultra Lights), and R1 cigarettes ("very low tar and nicotine"). Under Section 911(b)(2)(A)(ii) and (i) of the FD&C Act, these products are considered "modified risk tobacco products." Introducing or delivering such products into interstate commerce without an FDA order is prohibited under Section 911(a) and renders them adulterated under Section 902(8) of the FD&C Act.

**2. Flavored Cigarette Violations:** The website offers flavored cigarette products such as Aroma Rich Apple, Kiss Mohito (Mini), and Richmond Cherry. Section 907(a)(1)(A) of the FD&C Act prohibits cigarettes from containing artificial or natural flavors (other than tobacco or menthol) that are characterizing flavors. Products violating this are adulterated under Section 902(5) of the FD&C Act. If these products do not contain a characterizing flavor, their labeling