Federal Register #2026-07910

FDA Regulatory Update on Harmful Tobacco Constituents and HRSA Technical Assistance Award Extension

This opportunity centers on regulatory updates and technical assistance in public health: - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), under the Department of Health and Human Services, is updating its list of harmful and potentially harmful constituents (HPHCs) in tobacco products and smoke - 18 new chemical constituents have been added to the HPHC list - 3 additional chemicals (pulegone, furfuryl alcohol, methyl eugenol) are proposed for public comment - No products, part numbers, or procurement of goods/services are requested for this regulatory action - The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) is extending funding for the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program Behavioral Health Care Technical Assistance - $10 million awarded to JBS International, Inc. for one year - Supports rural organizations in improving behavioral health care access and quality, including substance use disorder services - No OEMs or commercial vendors are named for procurement; the focus is on regulatory input and technical assistance funding - Key locations include the FDA and HRSA offices, with technical assistance activities linked to North Bethesda, MD

Description

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is adding constituents to the list of harmful and potentially harmful constituents (HPHCs) in tobacco products and tobacco smoke as required by the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act. This notice invites comments on the additions to the established HPHC list. Comments must be submitted by May 26, 2026. The full text of the notice and a PDF version are available online.

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