The FDA has issued a revised guidance with new compliance deadlines for retailers and manufacturers. Below are highlights of the newly promulgated schedule.
New Deadline Highlights
- Submission of cigar warning plans (August 10th, 2017)
- Manufacturer registration & product listing (September 30th, 2017)
- SE exemption requests (November 8th, 2017)
- Submission of health documents & ingredient listings (November 8th, 2017)
- Submission of SE Reports for non-grandfathered products (May 8th, 2018)
- Implementation of required health warnings and labeling statements including point of sale signs (August 10th, 2018)
- PMTA application deadline – (November 8th, 2018)
- HPHC reporting requirements – (November 8th, 2019)
The complete list of deadlines can be found on the FDA website, https://www.fda.gov/downloads/TobaccoProducts/Labeling/RulesRegulationsGuidance/UCM557716.pdf
