The FDA’s letter to ITG also noted how the advertising of Winston cigarettes must adhere to the provisions of a consent order from another federal agency, the FTC, that requires some ads include the disclaimer: “No additives in our tobacco does NOT mean safer.” public from the harmful effects of tobacco use.” “This action is a milestone, and a reminder of how we use the tools of science-based regulation to protect the U.S. “The FDA’s job is to ensure tobacco products are not marketed in a way that leads consumers to believe cigarettes with descriptors like ‘additive-free’ and ‘natural’ pose fewer health risks than other cigarettes, unless the claims have been scientifically supported,” said Mitch Zeller, director of the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products. It was one of three warning letters that the agency shipped out last month to cigarette companies whose products are labeled “additive-free,” “natural” or both. (See other warning letters here and here.) The August warning letter to ITG marked the first time the FDA has used its authority under a 2009 tobacco-control law to take action against a company for making “additive-free” claims on product packaging. Submitting an approved Product Review See below for details. Limit of 150 points per day, 1000 points per month. Earn 50 points for sharing a product on social network. The more you spend, the more points you earn - Sharing on social network. The FDA has warned ITG Brands, the makers of Winston cigarettes, that labeling the product as “additive-free” violates federal law because the claim implies that the cigarettes are safer than other brands.Ĭompanies must obtain a modified risk tobacco product order from the FDA to market their cigarettes as safer than other brands and the agency says it has yet to issue any such orders. Earn Reward Points for: - Making purchases Earn 1 points for every 1 you spend.
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