Federal Register #FDA-2026-D-5083

FDA Guidance on Enforcement Priorities for Unauthorized Tobacco Products

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released a final guidance document addressing enforcement priorities for unauthorized new tobacco products: - Government Buyer: - Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - Food and Drug Administration (FDA) - No products or services are being procured or requested in this notice - No Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) or vendors are mentioned - Guidance focuses on: - Enforcement policies for electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) and oral nicotine pouch products lacking premarket authorization - Clarification of regulatory expectations for industry stakeholders - Prioritization of enforcement resources toward products more likely to meet public health standards - The guidance is open for public comment and intended to promote transparency in FDA enforcement actions

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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a final guidance for industry titled "Enforcement Priorities for Certain New Tobacco Products Marketed Without Premarket Authorization." This guidance outlines enforcement policies related to the marketing of certain electronic nicotine delivery systems and oral nicotine pouch products that lack premarket authorization. The guidance aims to promote transparency and assist FDA in focusing regulatory oversight on products more likely to meet public health standards. It encourages the development of applications for potentially less harmful tobacco products and supports timely evaluation and marketing authorization decisions. The guidance is effective immediately but remains open for public comment.

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