Star Scientific Inc. wants to be the first company seeking approval from federal regulators to sell so-called "modified-risk" tobacco products with reduced toxins.
The Petersburg-based company, which makes smokeless tobacco products, said yesterday that it plans to ask the Food and Drug Administration next year for approval to market its products as potentially less risky to consumers' health.
Congress passed legislation this year that for the first time gives the FDA authority to regulate tobacco products. The legislation also lets tobacco companies submit products for scientific review by the FDA and approval to be marketed as "modified-risk."
Star did not provide details about any new products, which it said are still in development. Company spokeswoman Sara Machir said one would be similar to the dissolvable, lozenge-like smokeless tobacco products the company now sells under brand names Stonewall and Ariva.
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