www.achase.net – FDA Warning Letter

The FDA Center for Tobacco Products issued a Warning Letter to the operator of http://www.achase.net after reviewing the website and determining that cigarette products offered for sale to U.S. customers are in violation of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).

The violations include: 1. **Modified Risk Tobacco Product Violations:** The website sells or distributes cigarette products labeled as "light" or "ultra light" (e.g., Bond Special Selection, Marlboro Gold, Davidoff Blue). These descriptors classify them as "modified risk tobacco products" under section 911(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the FD&C Act. Selling these without an FDA order under section 911(g) makes them adulterated under section 902(8) of the FD&C Act. 2. **Flavored Cigarette Violations:** The website offers flavored cigarette products (e.g., Aroma Rich Apple, Kiss Mohito, Richmond Cherry). Section 907(a)(1)(A) of the FD&C Act prohibits cigarettes from containing artificial or natural characterizing flavors (other than tobacco or menthol). These products are adulterated under section 902(5) of the FD&C Act. If they do not contain a characterizing flavor, their labeling is considered false or misleading, making them misbranded under section 903(a)(1