Evaluation of FDA Human Food and Tobacco Project" Hearing

Sep.09.2024

The Committee on Energy and Commerce announced a hearing on FDA projects on September 10, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

The Committee on Energy and Commerce's official website announced on September 10th that the Subcommittee on Health, a subcommittee of the committee, will hold a hearing on Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 10:00 am Eastern Time in the John D. Dingell Conference Room at room 2123 of the Rayburn House Office Building. The theme of the hearing will be "Assessing the FDA's Human Food and Tobacco Program.

According to a hearing notice released by the committee on September 3, Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee Cathy McMorris Rodgers and Chairman of the Health Subcommittee Brett Guthrie stated that...

This hearing will give our members the opportunity to hear from the head of the human food project and the head of the tobacco center, to understand how the FDA is helping adult smokers quit, preventing illegal products from reaching children, and ensuring the safety of the food supply.

The committee will hear testimonies from James "Jim" Jones, Deputy Commissioner for Foods at the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and Brian King, Director of the Center for Tobacco Products at the FDA.

In addition to hearing testimony, the hearing will also discuss a series of legislative proposals, including the Tobacco User Fee Modernization Act of 2024 (H.R. 9425).

References:

[1] Hearing on "Evaluating FDA Human Foods and Tobacco Programs"

[2] Chairs Rodgers and Guthrie Announce Health Hearing with Heads of FDA Human Foods Program and Tobacco Center

Also Read:

[1] FDA Raises Minimum Age for Tobacco Vending Sales to 21, Requiring ID for Under-30 Buyers

[2] Study on the Impact of Public Health Communication on Tobacco

[3] FDA Proposed Rule Requires Importers to Submit STN for ENDS

[4] U.S. FDA Youth Survey: ELFBAR Usage Drops to 36% After FDA Enforcement, ZYN Becomes Top Choice Among Teens

[5] FDA Releases Two Scientific Policy Memoranda on PMTAs on August 5th

[6] FDA to Launch Next Generation CTP Portal Next Year

#North America #United States #Traditional tobacco #Legislation #FDA

We welcome news tips, article submissions, interview requests, or comments on this piece.

Please contact us at info@2firsts.com, or reach out to Alan Zhao, CEO of 2Firsts, on LinkedIn

Notice

1. This article is intended solely for professional research purposes related to industry, technology, and policy. Any references to brands or products are made purely for objective description and do not constitute any form of endorsement, recommendation, or promotion by 2Firsts.

2. The use of nicotine-containing products — including, but not limited to, cigarettes, e-cigarettes, nicotine pouchand heated tobacco products — carries significant health risks. Users are responsible for complying with all applicable laws and regulations in their respective jurisdictions.

3. This article is not intended to serve as the basis for any investment decisions or financial advice. 2Firsts assumes no direct or indirect liability for any inaccuracies or errors in the content.

4. Access to this article is strictly prohibited for individuals below the legal age in their jurisdiction.

Copyright

This article is either an original work created by 2Firsts or a reproduction from third-party sources with proper attribution. All copyrights and usage rights belong to 2Firsts or the original content provider. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or any other form of unauthorized use by any individual or organization is strictly prohibited. Violators will be held legally accountable.

For copyright-related inquiries, please contact: info@2firsts.com

AI Assistance Disclaimer

This article may have been enhanced using AI tools to improve translation and editorial efficiency. However, due to technical limitations, inaccuracies may occur. Readers are encouraged to refer to the cited sources for the most accurate information.

We welcome any corrections or feedback. Please contact us at: info@2firsts.com

Russia's Perm Legislators Approve Full Ban on Vape Products in Regional Retail Market

2Firsts, November 28, 2025 — The Legislative Assembly of Perm Krai has passed a law banning the retail sale of vape products and other nicotine-aerosol devices, effective March 1, 2026. Individuals found selling such items will face fines between ₽15,000–₽20,000 (about US $180–240), while companies face ₽50,000–₽100,000 (about US $600–1,200). The ban covers all electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), heated-tobacco devices, and their components, regardless of nicotine content.

Nov.28 by 2FIRSTS.ai

China’s E-Cigarette Exports Rise to USD 1.098 Billion in October 2025, Up 23.7% Year-on-Year as U.S. Demand Surges

China’s e-cigarette exports reached USD 1.098 billion in October 2025, rising 24.8% month-on-month and 23.7% year-on-year, according to the latest data released by the General Administration of Customs of China. Export concentration increased to 83.11%, with the U.S. market contributing the largest share of monthly growth.

Nov.21 by 2FIRSTS.ai

BAT Confirms Vuse Marketing Success in H2, Federal Crackdown Key Driver

BAT confirms significant improvement in Vuse's performance, attributing it to federal crackdown on illegal competitors, creating a unique market opportunity.

Dec.09 by 2FIRSTS.ai

FDA CTP Acting Director Supports Expanding Authorized Flavored E-Cigs and Legal Marketplace

At the FDLI Tobacco and Nicotine Policy Conference, FDA CTP Acting Director Bret Koplow spoke in favor of promoting tobacco harm reduction to reduce smoking. He backed a legal marketplace for authorized reduced-risk products, potential expansion of flavored e-cigs, and faster FDA reviews to ensure a strong, regulated market.