Pennsylvania Lawmakers Seek to Expand Smoking Ban
Tobacco retailers and consumers in Pennsylvania should be on alert as a new bill looks to ban smoking in more public places, including cigar...
Court Orders Further Postponement of FDA Graphic Cigarette Warnings
The following update was provided by the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO).
On May 21, 2021, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District...
Six Health Advocacy Groups Attempt to Intervene in FDA Lawsuit
Six public health groups have asked to intervene in two lawsuits that challenge the FDA’s deeming rules impacting premium cigars and electronic cigarettes.
On Monday,...
Alaska Proposed Tax Increase
In Alaska, two bills (House Bill 5002e and Senate Bill 5002e) propose to increase the tax on cigarettes by $ per pack, increase the...
Cigar Industry Responds to FDA’s Flavored Cigars Proposed Rule
Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released new proposed product standards for both menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars . If passed,...
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...
Tobacco Manufacturers Impacted by Unrest in Nicaragua
For many tobacco businesses, Nicaragua is not only the location of tobacco farms and factories but it's also home. This past week, Nicaragua found...
New Court Filing Challenges FDA Regulatory Power and Deeming Rule
There's another legal challenge to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Deeming Rule and the agency's regulatory authority over tobacco products including vape and...
Gottlieb Faces Congress During his Confirmation Hearing
Dr. Scott Gottlieb made an appearance before Congress on Wednesday, April 4, testifying on his own behalf during his confirmation hearing. President Donald J....
Washington: King Mountain Seeks Stay
King Mountain Tobacco Company, located on the Yakama reservation in Washington State, is seeking a stay in the U.S. District Court of Eastern Washington’s...
