These products use an “e-liquid” that may contain nicotine, as well as
varying compositions of flavorings, propylene glycol, vegetable
glycerin, and other ingredients. The liquid is heated to create an
aerosol that the user inhales.
ENDS may be manufactured to look like conventional cigarettes, cigars,
or pipes. Some resemble pens or USB flash drives. Larger devices, such
as tank systems or mods, bear little or no resemblance to cigarettes.oumier armadillo rda
IIn 2016, FDA finalized a rule extending CTP's regulatory authority to
cover all tobacco products, including electronic nicotine delivery
systems (ENDS) that meet the definition of a tobacco product. FDA
regulates the manufacture, import, packaging, labeling, advertising,
promotion, sale, and distribution of ENDS, including components and
parts of ENDS but excluding accessories. Examples of components and
parts of ENDS include:
However, products marketed for therapeutic purposes (for example,
marketed as a product to help people quit smoking) are regulated by FDA
through the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER). FDA
published a rule clarifying the jurisdiction over tobacco products,
drugs, and devices.
CTP's Office of Small Business Assistance can answer specific questions
about requirements of small businesses and how to comply with the law.
This office also provides online educational resources to help regulated
industry understand FDA regulations and policies.u2022eney7485yyWEEEEDD
