FDA WARNING_LETTER - http://www.cigarettes24.com

The FDA's Center for Tobacco Products issued a Warning Letter to the operator of http://www.cigarettes24.com after reviewing the website and determining that cigarette products were offered for sale to U.S. customers. The FDA identified two primary violations.

Firstly, the website sells or distributes "light" or "ultra light" cigarettes, such as "Marlboro Gold" and "Winston Silver," which are considered "modified risk tobacco products" under section 911(b)(2)(A)(ii) of the FD&C Act. These products are being sold without an FDA order in effect under section 911(g), rendering them adulterated under section 902(8) of the FD&C Act.

Secondly, the website offers flavored cigarette products, including "Aroma Rich Apple" and "Richmond Cherry," which purport to contain characterizing flavors. Under section 907(a)(1)(A) of the FD&C Act, cigarettes cannot contain artificial or natural flavors (other than tobacco or menthol) that are characterizing flavors. Therefore, these flavored products are adulterated under section 902(5) of the FD&C Act. If these products do not contain a characterizing flavor, they are misbranded under section 903(a)(1) or 903(a)(7)(A) due to false or misleading labeling/advertising.

The FDA requires immediate corrective