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...
New York State Moves Closer to Adopting Tobacco 21 Legislation
As has been the trend for the past few years, another state is moving toward adopting Tobacco 21 legislation. On March 6, 2019, lawmakers...
FDA HPHCs Testing Compliance Deadline Delayed
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has extended the Harmful and Potentially Harmful Constituents (HPHCs) reporting compliance date. The deadline for this testing...
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb Resigns
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), has resigned from his post. Gottlieb has been commissioner of the...
New FDA Proposed Guidance on Nicotine Replacement Therapy Products
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is reconfirming its commitment to get Americans to stop smoking by taking a look at nicotine replacement...
Cigar Trade Groups File Appeal in Lawsuit Against FDA
Many cigar manufacturers and enthusiasts have been waiting for some movement on the lawsuit waged against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The...
Cigar Rights of America Sends Letter to State Governors and Legislatures
Cigar Rights of America (CRA) continues its efforts to educate lawmakers on the harmful impact federal regulation could have on premium cigars. On Feb....
New Congressional Bill Proposes Sale Restrictions and Increased Taxes of Tobacco Products
Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) has introduced a new bill that sets out to prevent and reduce the use of tobacco products in America. H.R....
IPCPR Hires New Regional Lobbyist David Jessup
The International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) has hired a new regional lobbyist. The trade association announced the hiring of David Jessup...
Cuomo Wants to Raise New York’s Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21
In 2019, New York continues to be a battleground for the tobacco industry. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has revealed that his 2019 executive...
