[Federal Register: August 11, 1995 (Volume 60, Number 155)]
[Notices]
[Page 41526]
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CONCLUSION

    The Food and Drug Administration has conducted an extensive
investigation and has engaged in comprehensive analysis regarding the
agency's jurisdiction over nicotine-containing cigarettes and smokeless
tobacco products. The results of that inquiry and analysis support a
finding at this time that nicotine in cigarettes and smokeless tobacco
products is a drug, and that these products are drug delivery devices
within the meaning of the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act.
Nonetheless, because the agency recognizes the unique importance of the
jurisdictional issue as well as the factual justification for any
proposed rule in this area, the agency invites comment on these
matters. Comments will receive full and serious consideration.