Skip to main content
          Skip to FDA Search
          Skip to in this section menu
          Skip to footer links


U.S. flagAn official website of the United States government

					Here’s how you know
          			Dot gov**The .gov means it’s official.**Federal government websites often end in .gov or .mil. Before sharing sensitive information, make sure you're on a federal government site.
							      SSL**The site is secure.** The **https://** ensures that you are connecting to the official website and that any information you provide is encrypted and transmitted securely. 
			U.S. Food and Drug Administration
				
        Search
            Menu
							
						Search FDA
									
									Submit search 
		Featured
							Contact FDA
	                FDA Guidance Documents
	                Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts
	                Press Announcements
	                Warning Letters
	                Advisory Committees
	                En Español

					Products
            Food
							Drugs
							Medical Devices
							Radiation-Emitting Products
							Vaccines, Blood, and Biologics
							Animal and Veterinary
							Cosmetics
							Tobacco ProductsTopics
            About FDA
							Combination Products
							Regulatory Information
							Safety
							Emergency Preparedness
							International Programs
							News and Events
							Training and Continuing Education
							Inspections and Compliance
							Science and ResearchInformation For
            Consumers
	            Patients
	            Industry
	            Health Professionals
	            Federal, State and Local Officials 
 In this section:

        Products, Guidance & Regulations

Rules, Regulations and Guidance

                        
                Rules and Regulations
          Guidance
          Center for Tobacco Products’ Regulation and Guidance Policy Agenda
          Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - An Overview Home
          Tobacco Products
          Products, Guidance & Regulations
          Rules, Regulations and GuidanceProducts, Guidance & Regulations Rules, Regulations and Guidance
  	
        Subscribe to Email Updates
    Share
    Post
    Linkedin

    Email
    PrintThe Historic Tobacco Control Act

Man and woman in lab coats

The Tobacco Control Act gave FDA broad authority to regulate the manufacture, marketing, sale, and distribution of tobacco products. FDA is already using its regulatory powers to make important advances in public health.

Read a summary of the TCA.
	Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act Table of Contents**Note:**On December 20, 2019, the President signed legislation to amend the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and raise the federal minimum age of sale of tobacco products from 18 to 21 years. It is now illegal for a retailer to sell any tobacco product – including cigarettes, cigars and e-cigarettes – to anyone under 21. FDA will provide additional details on this issue as they become available, and the information on this page will be updated accordingly in a timely manner.****

Guidance

FDA keeps the tobacco industry informed about regulatory issues, including pathways to legally market new tobacco products and proposed restrictions on promotions and labeling.  Explore FDA’s current thinking on a wide range of tobacco-related issues, including a searchable list of guidance documents.

Rules & Regulations

FDA develops regulations based on the laws set forth in the Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act (FD&C Act) or other laws – including the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act – under which FDA operates. FDA regulations have the full force of law. Learn more about rules and regulations, including a searchable list of final rules, proposed rules, enforcement action plans, regulatory updates, and other vital regulatory information.

Comment Opportunities

Public comments are part of the rulemaking process. FDA uses public dockets announced in the Federal Register to solicit information from all stakeholders on a number of specific issues related to TCA implementation. View the current collection of docket documents open for public comment.

Letters to Industry

FDA is committed to regular and clear communication with the industry. Search FDA correspondence documents with industry.

                                                                                  Content current as of:
      12/21/2019
                  
                   
Regulated Product(s)
		 TobaccoRules, Regulations and Guidance                
                          

                        Rules and Regulations
          Guidance
          Center for Tobacco Products’ Regulation and Guidance Policy Agenda
          Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act - An Overview
 Subscribe to CTP News
                        Receive tobacco product news as it happens, including information about regulations, guidances, enforcement actions, and other announcements from the Center for Tobacco Products.
    Enter your email address to subscribe:
 Footer Links
    FDA Archive
          About FDA
          Accessibility
      Visitor Information
          Website Policies / Privacy
          No FEAR Act
          Vulnerability Disclosure Policy
      FOIA
          HHS.gov
          USA.gov
    Contact FDA
      Follow FDA on Facebook
      Follow FDA on X
      Follow FDA on Instagram
      Follow FDA on LinkedIn
      View FDA videos on YouTube
      Subscribe to FDA RSS feeds
    FDA Homepage
    Contact Number
      1-888-INFO-FDA (1-888-463-6332) Back toTop