FDA Updates Import Alert 98

CSMS # 63612819 - FDA Updates Import Alert 98-06 and 98-07 U.S. Customs and Border Protection sent this bulletin at 01/06/2025 09:00 AM EST   Cargo Systems Messaging Service CSMS # 63612819 - FDA Updates Import Alert 98-06 and 98-07 On January 3, 2025, the Food and Drug Administration announced the update of two import alerts, 98-07 (Detention Without Physical Examination of Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) Lacking Premarket Authorization) and 98-06 (Detention Without Physical Examination of New Tobacco Products, Other Than ENDS, Without Required Marketing Authorization). These updates separate imported e-cigarette products from all other tobacco products and provide clearer instructions to FDA staff in the field, as well as our federal partners and the wider trade community – including importers, customs brokers, filers, and others.   The updates to  Import Alert 98-07   reinforce that any unauthorized e-cigarette product imported into the United States may be subject to detention without physical examination and refused admission by FDA. This has always been and continues to be FDA’s policy; however, the updates will help to provide further clarity to those impacted by the alert and those responsible for implementing it.   FDA also updated  Import Alert 98-06   to focus on imported tobacco products other than e-cigarettes.    The full announcement can be viewed here: FDA Updates Import Alerts to Reinforce that All Unauthorized E-Cigarettes May Be Detained Without Physical Examination | FDA   For general import questions, please reach out to: FDAImportsInquiry@fda.hhs.gov   Update your subscriptions, modify your password or e-mail address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page . You will need to use your e-mail address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please contact subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com . This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Customs and Border Protection . Privacy Policy | GovDelivery is providing this information on behalf of U.S. Department of Homeland Security, and may not use the information for any other purposes. Powered by Privacy Policy | Cookie Statement | Help