FDA Seeks Input on Teen Tobacco Snooping Survey Renewal
Published Date: 5/4/2026
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Summary
The FDA wants your thoughts on continuing the National Youth Tobacco Survey, which checks how many young people use tobacco. This survey helps protect kids and teens by tracking tobacco habits and making smarter health rules. If you want to share your opinion, send your comments by July 6, 2026—no cost to you, just your voice!
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Parents May Need to Return Consent Forms
If your child is in grades 6–12, parents or guardians may need to complete an active consent form for the National Youth Tobacco Survey. FDA estimates 3,500 parents will be asked to spend about 10 minutes each (total 595 hours) to return these forms for the 2027–2029 survey period.
Students Will Take a 45-Minute Digital Survey
Students in grades 6–12 will be asked to take an anonymous, web-based tobacco survey that takes about 45 minutes. FDA estimates 29,575 student questionnaire responses for 2027–2029, totaling about 22,181 hours of student response time.
Overall Respondent Burden Will Rise
For the 2027–2029 NYTS, FDA estimates the overall respondent burden increases by 1,108 hours and 4,313 responses compared with the prior period. FDA reports a total annual burden of 23,708 hours across all respondent types for this information collection.
No Direct Money Costs to Respondents
FDA states there are no capital costs or operating and maintenance costs associated with this information collection, so respondents will not face direct monetary charges. You are asked only to provide information or return consent forms by the July 6, 2026 comment date if you want to comment on the collection.
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