FDA's Nicotine Replacement Standards Review Could Open Door For E-Cigarettes
This article was originally published in The Pink Sheet
Executive Summary
Latest steps by US FDA targeting tobacco-related health problems are a Nicotine Steering Committee, headed by Commissioner Gottlieb, and a public docket, including a meeting in January, for suggestions on how novel products could be evaluated as safe and effective NRTs.
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