Metatine™ is a synthetically derived molecule that is structurally similar to, but chemically different from other vaping alkaloids; Metatine is not made from, and does not contain nicotine. In its natural state, Metatine is a colorless, odorless, liquid.

Since Metatine does not contain nicotine, is not derived from tobacco, and is not a component or part of a tobacco product, it does not fall under the regulatory purview of the FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products.

Metatine does not meet the definition of nicotine as stated in the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, is not a salt or complex of nicotine, and is not itself derived from nicotine or tobacco; accordingly, Metatine is not subject to FDA tobacco requirements. Metatine products are not required to obtain FDA premarket authorization (often known as a PMTA) required for new tobacco products, like e-cigarettes.

Metatine is not recognized as a drug in the official United States Pharmacopoeia and is not intended for use in the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, treatment, or prevention of disease. It is intended only as a satisfying alternative for adult tobacco users and vapers.