What are some of the key regulatory timelines associated with the FSPTCA?
There are many requirements with deadlines outlined in the FSPTCA. Some highlights include: • By October 2009, cigarettes will be prohibited from having candy, fruit, and spice flavors as their characterizing flavors. • By January 2010, tobacco manufacturers and importers will submit information to FDA about ingredients and additives in tobacco products. • By April 2010, FDA will reissue the 1996 regulation aimed at reducing young people’s access to tobacco products and curbing the appeal of tobacco to the young. • By July 2010, tobacco manufacturers may no longer use the terms “light,” “low,” and “mild” on tobacco products without an FDA order in effect. • By July 2010, warning labels for smokeless tobacco products will be revised and strengthened. • By October 2012, warning labels for cigarettes will be revised and strengthened.
