![]() ![]() Smart Toothpicks sells dissolvable tobacco products, including Peppermint Ice Nicotine Toothpicks. Food and Drug Administration issued a warning letter to Smart Toothpicks LLC, of Tempe, Arizona, for several violations of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act), as amended by the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act. We remain committed to using all available regulatory tools to ensure that no tobacco product is marketed or sold as reduced risk without FDA authorization or without the required nicotine warning statements – especially to kids.” “The enforcement tools we used in this case are the same tools we will continue to employ to address the access and appeal of all tobacco products, especially e-cigarettes, to young people. ![]() ![]() Evidence shows that youth exposure to nicotine can adversely affect the developing adolescent brain and put youth at risk for nicotine addiction. We’re especially concerned about novel nicotine-containing products, such as these nicotine-containing toothpicks, being sold and marketed to youth. “The FDA has been holding retailers and manufacturers accountable for marketing and sales practices that have led to increased youth accessibility and appeal of tobacco products. In this case, the FDA was prompted to take action because Smart Toothpicks LLC ignored the laws. “The FDA has made it clear, we will not tolerate violations of federal tobacco regulations designed to protect the American public – especially underage tobacco sales to youth. The following quote is attributed to FDA Commissioner Stephen M. ![]()
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