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THIS SECTION DEALS WITH FDA 'S TOBACCO EDUCATION INFORMATION:

Men's Health
Compliance & Enforcement
This is Our Watch
Retailer Overview of FDA Regulations
Tobacco Compliance Webinars
Chemicals in Cigarettes: From Plant to Product to Puff
Light, Low, Mild or Similar Descriptors
Tobacco Control Act Overview
Comment Opportunities
Harmful and Potentially Harmful Constituents (HPHCs)
Women's Health
Tobacco-Related Health Fraud
FDA's New Regulations for E-Cigarettes, Cigars, and All Other Tobacco Products
Video: Tobacco Regulatory Science in Action - Dr. Krishnan-Sarin
FDA and NIH Study: Population Assessment of Tobacco and Health

Images & Interactive Media

Health Effects of Tobacco Use

When it Comes to Tobacco, "All-Natural" Doesn't Mean "Safe"
Smoking Can Block Blood Flow to the Brain
Smoking Causes Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
Smoking Can Cause Buildup of a Dangerous Substance Called Plaque
Some of the Toxic Chemicals in Cigarettes are Present in the Tobacco...
Replace the Batteries in your Vape if they get Damaged or Wet
Teenage Brains Addicted (Spanish)
Protect Your Vape from Extreme Temperatures
Youth Tobacco Use: Results from the National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS)...
Don't Charge Your Vape Overnight
Don't Charge your Vape with a Phone or Tablet Charger

Smoking continues to have a profound impact on the health and well-being of men and their families in the United States.
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Men's Health

To protect the health of future generations, FDA closely monitors retailer, manufacturer, importer, and distributor compliance with Federal tobacco laws and regulations and takes corrective action when violations occur. Saved: 08/14/2018

Compliance & Enforcement

To give retailers all the tools they need to comply with tobacco regulations, the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products has developed a new education program called “This is Our Watch.” This program helps tobacco retailers better understand FDA tobacco regulations, the importance of compliance, and the greater purpose—protecting the nation’s youth from the harms of tobacco use.
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This is Our Watch

FDA regulates all tobacco products, including e-cigarettes, hookah tobacco, and cigars. If you sell tobacco products, you must comply with all applicable federal laws and regulations for retailers.

Retailer Overview of FDA Regulations

This webinar series educates and informs retailers and small businesses on federal tobacco regulations.
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Tobacco Compliance Webinars

Do you know how many harmful chemicals are in cigarettes or how they get into the product? Watch three videos to learn more about the stages of cigarettes, from plant to product to puff.

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Chemicals in Cigarettes: From Plant to Product to Puff

Tobacco products that are labeled or advertised with the terms "light," "low," or "mild" or similar descriptors mislead the public into thinking that these products cause fewer health problems than other cigarettes. However, they still pose a heavy health risk.
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Light, Low, Mild or Similar Descriptors

To protect the public and create a healthier future for all Americans, the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act gives FDA authority to regulate the manufacture, distribution, and marketing of tobacco products.
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Tobacco Control Act Overview

We solicit information and comments, announced in the Federal Register and posted in dockets on Regulations.gov, from concerned citizens, industry, and organizations on a wide range of issues related to implementation of the Tobacco Control Act.
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Comment Opportunities

The chemicals or chemical compounds found in tobacco products that cause or may cause serious health problems have specific FDA reporting requirements.
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Harmful and Potentially Harmful Constituents (HPHCs)

Smoking continues to have a profound impact on the health and well-being of women and their families in the United States.
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Women's Health

Claims of less harm or reduced risk of disease from using tobacco products that mislead consumers to think that these products are safe to use are considered health fraud.
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