FDA Allows More Time for Comments on Proposed New Regs for Tobacco Manufacturers, Importers

FDA is extending the period for public comments on its proposed new tobacco product manufacturing practice requirements for manufacturers of finished and bulk tobacco products, it said in a notice. The proposed regulations, which would include requirements for manufacture, preproduction design validation, packing and storage, also would apply to foreign manufacturers' and importers' finished and bulk tobacco products. Comments are now due by 11:59 p.m. EDT on Oct. 6.