FDA Approves Philip Morris' Heat-Not-Burn IQOS for U.S. Market

 

(CSN) The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the sale of Philip Morris Products S.A.'s IQOS heated tobacco system in the U.S. market.
The IQOS is an electronic device that heats tobacco-filled sticks wrapped in paper to generate a nicotine-containing aerosol.
Under and exclusive licensing agreement with PMI, Philip Morris USA (PM USA) will commercialize IQOS in the U.S. with three HeatStick variants: Marlboro Heatsticks, Marlboro Smooth Menthol Heatsticks and Marlboro Fresh Menthol Heatsticks. Continued