FDA Seeks Public Health Experts for Tobacco Advisory Committee

The FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) is seeking nominations by August 25, 2025, for voting members to serve on the Tobacco Products Scientific Advisory Committee (TPSAC). Five vacancies are available for professionals in fields such as oncology, pulmonology, cardiology, toxicology, pharmacology, addiction, engineering, or related specialties, including one representative of the general public and one government employee.

Beginning February 1, 2026, members will advise the FDA on tobacco product safety, dependence, and health impacts, including menthol use, dissolvable tobacco, nicotine yield alterations, and modified-risk product applications. TPSAC recommendations help guide federal tobacco regulations and product review decisions affecting public health. Learn more here.