FDA WARNING_LETTER - www.smokediscounts.net
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The FDA Center for Tobacco Products issued a Warning Letter to smokediscounts.net after reviewing their website and determining that cigarette products offered for sale or distribution in the U.S. violate the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act).
The primary violations include selling "modified risk tobacco products" without an FDA order, rendering them adulterated under section 902(8) of the FD&C Act. This applies to products described with terms like "Lights," "Super Lights," "lighter," "Ultra Lights," "Extra Lights," or claims of reduced harm/exposure (e.g., "less tar and nicotine," "much healthier"). Specific examples cited include Bond Street Special Selection ("Bond Lights"), Camel Blue ("Camel Lights"), and Marlboro Gold Accent ("Marlboro Accent (Ultra Lights)").
Additionally, the company is selling flavored cigarette products, such as Aroma Rich Apple and Richmond Cherry, which are adulterated under section 902(5) of the FD&C Act because they contain characterizing flavors (other than tobacco or menthol), violating section 907(a)(1)(A). If these products do not contain the stated flavors, they are misbranded under section 903(a)(1) or 903(a)(7)(A) for false or misleading labeling/advertising.
The FDA requires immediate corrective actions, including discontinuing the violative labeling, advertising, sale, and
- Company
- www.smokediscounts.net
- Product Type
- Tobacco
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