WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published draft guidance regarding compliance with Regulations Restricting the Sale and Distribution of Cigarettes and Smokeless Tobacco To Protect Children and Adolescents.

The document addresses tobacco access and advertising, the products subject to the regulation, and those to whom the regulation applies. It does not establish binding regulations and explicitly allows "an alternative approach if the approach satisfies the requirements of the applicable statues and regulations.

Comments and suggestions regarding the draft should be submitted online or mailed to:

Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061
Rockville, MD 20852

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