Star Scientific's latest tobacco products ineligible for FDA review

(Star Scientific) ... The FDA's determination that Ariva-BDL(TM) and Stonewall-BDL(TM) are not tobacco products that are currently regulated under Chapter IX of the FDCA clears the way for Star to proceed with marketing these products. Paul L. Perito, Star's Chairman, President & COO, commented, "We are pleased to have received a determination from the FDA on Ariva-BDL(TM) and Stonewall-BDL(TM). It is clear from the notices we received that the Center for Tobacco Products does not believe these products are subject to regulation under FDC Act Chapter IX at this time. We intend to move forward with marketing and distribution of Ariva-BDL(TM) and Stonewall BDL(TM), and these initiatives will be undertaken consistent with our belief that adult tobacco users should be able to have information about the toxin levels in all tobacco products." Continued