Dear Stakeholder,

This month, the FDA Center for Tobacco Products has two new opportunities for public comment that we would like you to be aware of:

1. Open Docket on Harmful and Potentially Harmful Constituents

FDA has a new docket open for public comments: Harmful and Potentially Harmful Constituents in Tobacco Products and Tobacco Smoke (FDA–2011–N–0271). The docket is open until October 11, 2011.

For more information, visit http://www.fda.gov/TobaccoProducts/GuidanceComplianceRegulatoryInformation/ucm198169.htm.

2. Public Workshop on Modified Risk Tobacco Product Applications (MRTP)

A final reminder that registration is still open for CTP's Public Workshop on Modified Risk Tobacco Product Applications.

What: Opportunity to discuss issues pertinent to the scientific evaluation of MRTP applications.
Where: August 25 - 26, 2011, at the FDA White Oak Conference Center, in Building 31, Room 1503 (10903 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD 20993
How: FREE Registration is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Early registration is recommended via email at: workshop.CTPOS@fda.hhs.gov. When registering, please provide contact information including name, title, affiliation, address, email address, and telephone number. Registrants will receive an email confirmation. The event will also be webcast.

For more information, visit http://www.fda.gov/TobaccoProducts/NewsEvents/ucm259201.htm.