Deficiency Letter
If the application lacks necessary information, the FDA issues a deficiency letter requesting additional data or clarification from the manufacturer.
Post-Market Reporting
Manufacturers must comply with post-market reporting requirements, including submitting annual reports and any new information about the product’s health effects.
Filing Review
The FDA performs a more detailed review to determine if the application contains sufficient data for a substantive scientific evaluation.
Substantive Review
The FDA thoroughly evaluates the scientific data in the PMTA, including studies on the product’s health impacts and potential benefits and risks to the public.
Marketing Order
If the FDA determines that the product is appropriate for the protection of public health, it issues a marketing order allowing the product to be legally marketed.