State and Federal Legislative Update from NATO
Several new tobacco-related bills were introduced in state legislatures:
Connecticut: House Bill 5384 raises the legal age for the purchase and use of tobacco products...
Cigar Industry Loses Appeal in Latest FDA Lawsuit Ruling
In an appeal from the the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, a panel of judges ruled against the cigar industry...
Cannabis Banking Bill Passes in House
In a move many analysts believe could help advance the cannabis industry, the U.S. House of Representatives on Monday passed legislation that would allow...
FDA Issues ANPRM for Premium Cigar Regulation
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has published an advanced notice of proposed rule making (ANPRM) specifically for premium cigars. The ANPRM seeks...
Swisher Responds to FDA’s Proposed Flavored Cigar Ban
In April 2021, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) revealed plans to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars . While the potential ban...
FDA Confirms Cigar Manufacturers Banned from Donating Cigars to Troops
Are cigar manufacturers allowed to donate cigars to U.S. troops? It's a question that's gotten numerous responses but no clear answer since the Deeming...
30 New Tobacco State Legislative Bills to Watch
The following article was contributed by the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO)
State tobacco-related legislative bills that have been introduced in the first weeks...
Biden’s FDA Pick Gains GOP Support Following Nomination Hearing
After testifying before the Senate HELP Committee on Dec. 14, 2021, Dr. Robert Califf appears to be on track to be confirmed as the...
FDA Warning Label Requirements for Retailer Advertising Explained
Information provided by IPCPR . The materials available at this website are for informational purposes only and not for the purpose of providing legal advice....
Global Premium Cigars’ FDA Lawsuit Comes to a Halt
Before the cigar trade groups filed their joint lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Global Premium Cigars, LLC. filed its own...
