For Industry

Small Business Assistance

The Center for Tobacco Products has a small business assistance program in an effort to help small entities deal with the FDA.  Resources are available to help small businesses. More...

For Manufacturers

The Tobacco Control Act requires, among other things: Tobacco Health Document Submission, Establishment Registration and Product Listing and Listing of Ingredients in Tobacco Products. Information about submission requirements and the latest regulations is available.  More... 

For Retailers
The retail community plays a direct role in helping us protect kids from tobacco. FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products is undertaking an educational campaign to raise retailers’ awareness of these new regulations.  Guidance is available for retailers.  More…

For Wholesalers and Distributors
As of July 22, manufacturers may not distribute cigarettes labeled "Light," "Mild," "Low," or Similar Descriptors.   More...

How to Contact Us and/or Request a Meeting

Mailing Address: Center for Tobacco Products, 9200 Corporate Blvd, Rockville, MD 20850
Main Phone Number: 1-877-CTP-1373
For Tobacco Industry Questions: TobaccoIndustryQuestions@fda.hhs.gov 

   - For Small Business Industry Questions: smallbiz.tobacco@fda.hhs.gov

   - For Regulatory Submissions: Use the CTP mailing address but please put Attn:      Document Control Center

For Formal Correspondence, Speech, and Meeting Requests: ctpexecsec@fda.hhs.gov

To contact the Ombudsman about complaints and disputes, please email Les.Weinstein@fda.hhs.gov or call 301-796-9239.