Lobbying Efforts Erupt over FDA’s Looming Menthol Cigarette Ban
As federal officials move closer towards finalizing a plan to ban menthol cigarettes, a massive lobbying effort has commenced as both anti-tobacco and tobacco...
Phillips & King Joins Forces with the National Association of Tobacco Outlets, Inc. (NATO)
Philips & King has signed a historic agreement partnering with the National Association of Tobacco Outlets, Inc. (NATO). With this new partnership, Phillips &...
New York State Raises Tax Rate on Cigars
Tobacconists in the state of New York are now facing a higher cost associated with doing business.
The New York Department of Tax has revised...
Cigar Trade Groups Seek Postponement in Warning Statement Requirement
If you thought the legal back-and-forth between the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the cigar industry was over after the U.S. District...
NATO Submits Comments to FDA’s Flavor and Nicotine ANPRMs
The National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO) has submitted comments in response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) advanced notice of proposed...
Senator Marco Rubio and Others Reintroduce Premium Cigar Exemption Bill
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) and several of his colleagues have reintroduced the Traditional Cigar Manufacturing and Small Business Jobs Preservation Act, which aims...
An Update on 20 State Tobacco-Related Legislative Bills
The following legislative update has been provided by the National Association of Tobacco Outlets (NATO).
State tobacco-related legislative bills that have been acted on by...
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....
Tobacco User Fees On the Rise in 2019
Last year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) raised the user fees for cigar manufacturers and now as it reveals the user fees...
Cigar Association of America: Working on Behalf of the Entire Cigar Industry
The following article was contributed by the Cigar Association of America (CAA)
As the cigar industry navigates through these turbulent times, CAA continues its work...
