McConnell to Introduce Tobacco 21 Legislation in May 2019
It's news that has the entire tobacco industry talking–yet another bill has been introduced that aims to raise the minimum age for people purchasing...
Cigar Industry Loses Ally with Tom Price’s Resignation
With the resignation of Tom Price, the cigar industry has lost a powerful ally in its ongoing fight against regulations and the overreach of...
Health Advocacy Groups Urge FDA to Prohibit Flavored Tobacco Products
Several health advocacy groups are asking the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to ban flavored tobacco products. The American Academy of Pediatrics, Cancer Action...
FDA Provides Update on Tobacco Product Application Review
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has provided an update on its review of the tobacco product applications that have been submitted by...
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...
The SAFE Kids Act Misses the Mark on Tobacco Control
As we head into fall and the colors of the leaves begin to change, things have been somewhat hectic for members of the industry....
Rubio and Members of Committee on Appropriations Debate Premium Cigars
During a meeting of the Committee on Appropriations on Thursday, July 20, 2017, the topic of FDA regulations and their impact on the premium...
New York City to Become State with Most Expensive Cigarettes
It’s official–New York City will be the most expensive city int he U.S. to light up in. On Aug. 28, Mayor Bill de Blasio...
Atlanta Considers New Restrictive Smoking Ordinance
On April 15, 2019, Atlanta's city council introduced new legislation that would prohibit smoking in many public places, including restaurants, bars and even the...
Illinois Supreme Court Tosses out Chicago Tobacco Tax
Christmas came a little early for the premium cigar and pipe industry in Chicago as the Illinois Supreme Court ruled on Dec. 19 that...
