Court Order Suspends Enactment of California Tobacco Flavor Ban
The following legislative update is provided by the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO)
On Dec. 10, 2020, the Superior Court for the County of...
FDA Announces New Policies Aimed at E-Cigarettes and Flavored Tobacco Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced new policies impacting e-cigarettes and the use of flavors in tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and...
FDA to Focus on Nicotine Addiction and Premium Cigars in 2018
On Dec. 14, 2017, the Scott Gottlieb of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revealed some of his agency’s major policy goals for...
FDA Seeks Public Comment on Flavored Tobacco Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued an advanced notice of proposed rulemaking (ANPRM) for flavored tobacco products. This comes almost a...
H.R. 2339 Passes in the U.S. House of Representatives
H.R. 2339, a legislative bill also known as the "Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act of 2019," has dominated headlines in the recent week....
FDA User Fees On the Rise for 2018 Fiscal Year
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced that there will be an increase in the user fees for the 2018 fiscal year,...
New York Tobacco Retailers Fear Consequences of Proposed Tax Hike
Typically laws and legislation are introduced to help solve a problem but many unintentionally create even bigger problems. That is the case in New...
The Law on Labels
The FDA’s Deeming Regulations are now in full swing, and several deadlines have come and gone since its implementation on August 8, 2016. Currently,...
Biden Administration Issues Regulatory Freeze Impacting Tobacco Regulations
With President Joseph Biden having now taken office comes news that the White House Office of Management and Budget has issued a freeze on...
FDA Releases Revised Guidance for Retailers Who Manufacturer Tobacco Products
There are many tobacco and vape retailers who are viewed as manufacturers in the eyes of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The...