FDA Updates Import Alert List for Tobacco Products, BAT Velo Included

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Jan.07

FDA Updates Import Alert List for Tobacco Products, BAT Velo Included

The FDA updates its "98-06 Import Alert" list with tobacco products from VELO and Lyft Cool Air.

Recently, the US FDA (Food and Drug Administration) updated its "98-06 Import Alert" list, commonly known as the "Red List." The updated guidance from the FDA states that departments may detain tobacco products listed on this red list of import alerts without the need for physical inspection.

The recently added products mainly include the nicotine pouch brand VELO under British American Tobacco. Previously, the "Lyft Cool Air" nicotine pouch under British American Tobacco was also included in the list.

The following is a specific list:

British American Tobacco Company

Address: Hyllie Stationsvag 14, 31st Floor, Malmo, Skane Lan, Sweden.

Product category: 98-A- tobacco products, intended for consumer use.

Publication Date: December 11, 2024

Description: VELO brand of smokeless tobacco products and nicotine delivery products.

Fiedler and Lundgren Company (a subsidiary of British American Tobacco)

Address: Box 90041, Stenaldersgatan 23, Malmo, Skane Lan, Sweden.

Product category: 98-A-Tobacco products, intended for consumer use.

Publication date: December 11, 2024

Description: VELO brand smokeless tobacco and nicotine delivery products.

References:

[1] Import Alert 98-06

Also Read:

[1] FDA Strengthens Import Alerts to Address Unauthorized E-Cigarettes Detention

[2] US FDA updates import alert to include elego, heaven gifts, HQD, qisitech, and BAT

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