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  • FDA Expands AI Capabilities to Improve Efficiency  

    FDA Expands AI Capabilities to Improve Efficiency  

    The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced that it launched upgraded internal AI capabilities as part of a broader modernization initiative, introducing Elsa 4.0 and a new unified data platform, HALO. The agency said the integration of more than 40 systems into HALO will allow staff to access and analyze regulatory data more efficiently, with Elsa now operating directly on consolidated datasets to support workflows across scientific review, compliance, and enforcement.

    “Removing tedious burdens for staff enables them to focus more on science and makes their work streams more efficient and enjoyable,” said FDA Commissioner Marty Makary. “We have some of the best scientists in the world, and we need to take good care of them.”

    New features in Elsa 4.0 include document generation, data analysis tools, improved search functions, and automation capabilities, aimed at streamlining regulatory processes. The FDA said the enhanced AI infrastructure is designed to improve efficiency and support faster decision-making, with potential implications for the review and oversight of regulated products, including tobacco and nicotine products.

  • Halo Exempted From Vape Mail Ban

    Halo Exempted From Vape Mail Ban

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    The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has granted Pure Labs permission to ship its Halo brand of vaping products to compliant businesses through the brand’s Master Distributors, Syndicate Global Distribution and Halo Wholesale Direct.

    The approval constitutes a regulatory exception to the mailing restrictions described in the Prevent All Cigarette Trafficking (PACT) Act.

    The original PACT Act was amended by Congress on Dec. 27, 2020, to incorporate e-cigarettes and vaping products.

    “This is a huge win for Halo and for all of our retail partners,” said Kevin Dietz, director of Halo brand sales, in a statement. “Halo’s tobacco and menthol vape products are in demand by adult consumers throughout the country, and we are excited to have USPS solidify the supply chain. Halo has been here from the start and has numerous ENDS products in the final stage required for FDA authorization, furthering Halo’s commitment to remain America’s No. 1 tobacco-flavored e-liquid brand.”

    In December, Turning Point Brands received a USPS exemption to ship vapor products to age-restricted vape shops across the United States through VaporBeast and other websites.