FDA Reissues Swedish Match MRTP Application for Public Comment

Jul.16.2024
FDA Reissues Swedish Match MRTP Application for Public Comment
FDA reissues modified risk tobacco product order related to Swedish Match USA's General Snus product, opens public comment until August 14.

On July 15, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reissued the application documents related to the renewal of the Modified Risk Tobacco Product (MRTP) order for Swedish Match USA, Inc.'s General Snus product and announced the deadline for public comments.


The reissued document contains previously edited information and can be accessed on the Swedish Match MRTP application webpage.


The public must submit comments on these applications to docket number FDA-2014-N-1051-0941 on regulations.gov by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the evening of August 14th to ensure that the FDA can consider these opinions.


Edited application materials in accordance with applicable laws and regulations can be found on the FDA website.


Before making a final decision on the MRTP application, the FDA will consider all available information, including public comments and recommendations from the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee (TPSAC).


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