FDA Is Not “Suspending Enforcement” of Cigar, E-Cigarette Regulation
Earlier today The Washington Post published an article titled, FDA suspends enforcement of stricter standards for e-cigarette, cigar industry. While that would be a big win for…
FDA Pushing Back All Regulation Deadlines By Three Months
It’s been almost a year since the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) unveiled its plans to regulate premium cigars, pipe tobacco, e-cigarettes and other tobacco…
FDA Nominee Scott Gottlieb Confirmed by Senate Committee
Earlier this morning, Dr. Scott Gottlieb was confirmed by the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee 14-9 to be the next commissioner of U.S. Food…
Committee Vote Scheduled for FDA Head Nominee Gottlieb
Tomorrow, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee will vote on whether Dr. Scott Gottlieb should become the next head of the U.S. Food & Drug…
First Cigar Brands Receive FDA Grandfather Status
When the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) published its most recent list of grandfathered tobacco products on Friday, two new companies had made the list,…
FDA Nominee Says He Won’t Ban Flavored Tobacco, Could Sit Out Deeming Regulation Discussion
Earlier this month, Dr. Scott Gottlieb, the nominee to head the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), testified in front of the Senate Health, Education, Labor…
FDA Lawsuit Delayed Until Aug. 30
The lawsuit filed by three cigar industry trade groups against the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and its regulation of cigars has been pushed back….
Scott Gottlieb Nominated as FDA Commissioner
Scott Gottlieb, a former health care executive who is currently serving as a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, will be named the new commissioner of…
FDA Increases Fines for Retailers
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has announced its new fine structure for retailers caught in violation of tobacco regulations, which includes an increase…
Cause of Action Institute Files Brief in FDA Lawsuit
A day after Arizona, Louisiana, Michigan and Texas filed a joint amicus curiae brief opposing the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)’s regulation of premium cigars, a…
Four States File Brief Opposing FDA Cigar Regulation
Last night, the states of Arizona, Louisiana, Michigan and Texas filed an amicus curiae brief opposing the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) regulation of premium…
