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Proposed RuleSignificant2015-243132015-09-25

Clarification of When Products Made or Derived From Tobacco Are Regulated as Drugs, Devices, or Combination Products; Amendments to Regulations Regarding “Intended Uses”

Health and Human Services Department, Food and Drug Administration

Abstract

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing regulations to describe the circumstances in which a product made or derived from tobacco that is intended for human consumption will be subject to regulation as a drug, device, or a combination product under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act). This action is intended to provide direction to regulated industry and to help avoid consumer confusion.

Action & Dates

Action
Proposed rule.
Dates
Submit either electronic or written comments on this proposed rule by November 24, 2015. See section IV.B of this document for the proposed effective date of a final rule based on this proposed rule.

CFR References

Topics

DrugsLabelingMedical devicesReporting and recordkeeping requirementsSmokingTobacco

Public Comment

Comments Close
2015-11-24

Document Excerpt

Document Headings Document headings vary by document type but may contain the following: the agency or agencies that issued and signed a document the number of the CFR title and the number of each part the document amends, proposes to amend, or is directly related to the agency docket number / agency internal file number the RIN which identifies each regulatory action listed in the Unified Agenda of Federal Regulatory and Deregulatory Actions See the Document Drafting Handbook for more details. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration 21 CFR Parts 201, 801, and 1100 [Docket No. FDA-2015-N-2002] RIN 0910-AH19 AGENCY: Food and Drug Administration, HHS. ACTION: Proposed rule. SUMMARY: The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is proposing regulations to describe the circumstances in which a product made or derived from tobacco that is intended for human consumption will be subject to regulation as a drug, device, or a combination product under the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (the FD&C Act). This action is intended to provide direction to regulated industry and to help avoid consumer confusion. DATES: Submit either electronic or written comments on this proposed rule by November 24, 2015. See section IV.B of this document for the proposed effective date of a final rule based on this proposed rule. ADDRESSES: You may submit comments, by any of the following methods: Electronic Submissions Submit electronic comments in the following way: Federal eRulemaking Portal: http://www.regulations.gov . Follow the instructions for submitting comments. Written Submissions Submit written submissions in the following ways: Mail/Hand delivery/Courier (for paper submissions): Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305), Food and Drug Administration, 5630 Fishers Lane, Rm. 1061, Rockville, MD 20852. Instructions: All submissions received must include the Docket No. FDA-2015-N-2002 for this rulemaking. All comments received may be posted without change t

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Citation: 80 FR 57756