www.cheapcigarettes2013.net – FDA Warning Letter, Apr 3, 2014

The FDA's Center for Tobacco Products issued a Warning Letter to http://www.cheapcigarettes2013.net after reviewing their website and determining that cigarette products, specifically "Marlboro Gold Regular Cigarettes," were offered for sale in the United States. These products are subject to FDA jurisdiction as tobacco products.

The primary violation identified is that "Marlboro Gold Regular Cigarettes" are considered adulterated under section 902(8) of the FD&C Act (21 U.S.C. § 387b(8)). This is because the product is a modified risk tobacco product sold or distributed without an FDA order in effect, as required by section 911(a) of the FD&C Act (21 U.S.C. § 387k(a)). The website uses the descriptor "Gold" and explains that "Lights" will be rebranded into "Gold," which the FDA considers a "light" or similar descriptor, thus classifying it as a modified risk tobacco product under section 911(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the FD&C Act (21 U.S.C. § 387k(b)(2)(A)(ii)).

The company is required to immediately correct these violations and ensure all tobacco products and promotional materials comply with the FD&C Act. Failure to comply may result in further FDA actions, including civil money