www.hqcigs.com – FDA Warning Letter

The FDA's Center for Tobacco Products issued a Warning Letter to the operator of hqcigs.com after reviewing their 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 primary violations include: 1. **Adulterated Modified Risk Tobacco Products:** The website promotes numerous cigarette brands (e.g., Bond Special Selection, Marlboro Gold, Winston Blue) using descriptors like "Lights" or "Ultra Lights." Under section 911(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the FD&C Act, these are considered "modified risk tobacco products." Introducing or delivering such products into interstate commerce without an FDA order is prohibited by section 911(a) and renders them adulterated under section 902(8). 2. **Adulterated Flavored Cigarettes:** The website offers flavored cigarettes (e.g., Aroma Rich Apple, Kiss Super Slims Fresh Apple 100s) which are purported to contain characterizing flavors other than tobacco or menthol. Section 907(a)(1)(A) prohibits such flavors in cigarettes, making these products adulterated under section 902(5) of the FD&C Act. 3. **Misbranded Products:** If the flavored cigarettes do not actually contain a characterizing flavor, their labeling or advertising is false and misleading,