FDA Calls for Nominations for TPSAC Members.

Sep.27.2022
FDA Calls for Nominations for TPSAC Members.
The FDA is seeking nominations for two individuals to serve on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee.

The US Food and Drug Administration's Center for Tobacco Products is currently seeking nominations for two individuals to serve as voting members of the Tobacco Product Scientific Advisory Committee (TPSAC). According to the FDA website, individuals are able to self-nominate or be nominated by any interested person or organization.


Source: Postmodern Studio


Nominations received by November 25, 2022 or before will be given priority consideration. Nominations received after November 25, 2022 will be considered for future openings.


The Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee (TPSAC) provides advice to the Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding its responsibilities in regulating tobacco products. The committee reviews and evaluates tobacco product safety, dependence, and health issues, and provides appropriate recommendations, information, and advice to the FDA Commissioner.


This notice has been published in the Federal Gazette.


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