Which Products Are FDA Authorized?

Only a small number of nicotine products have been authorized by the FDA. Authorization means these products have passed scientific review and can be legally marketed in the U.S. — but it does not mean they are safe.

The FDA has authorized a limited set of products in the following categories:

• E-Cigarettes and Vaping Devices
  ◦ Products like Vuse Solo (R.J. Reynolds), Logic devices, and specific pods or e-liquids.
  ◦ All authorized vape products are “closed systems” — meaning they use pre-filled cartridges or pods.

• Heat-Not-Burn Devices
  ◦ IQOS (Philip Morris) heats tobacco without burning it.
  ◦ Devices like IQOS 3 and IQOS 2.4 are authorized for sale.

• Smokeless Tobacco
  ◦ Includes products like General Snus and Zyn (Swedish Match).
  ◦ These products are placed between the gum and lip or dissolved in the mouth.

⚠️ Flavored vaping products that appeal to youth have not been authorized.
The FDA continues to deny applications for products that could increase youth nicotine use.

Note: The majority of nicotine products sold in vape shops or online do not yet have FDA authorization.

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