FDA Increases Penalties for Tobacco Companies by 7.7 Percent
The increased penalties are due to inflation.
CAA, PCA Ask OMB to Stop FDA’s Proposed Flavored Cigar Ban
Earlier this week, the two groups met with government officials regarding the upcoming flavored cigar ban.
FDA Sends Proposed Flavored Cigar, Menthol Cigarette Bans to OMB
This is one of the final steps before the bans can go into effect.
FDA Informs Premium Cigar Companies of Updated User Fee Process Following Lawsuit
The effects of last month’s ruling in Cigar Association of America et al. v. United States Food and Drug Administration et al. are beginning to shape.
Biden White House Announces New Anti-Tobacco Measures as Part of Cancer Moonshot Program
While there are no major policy changes, these announcement serve as a reminder that the Biden White House supports FDA’s plans to ban the sales of flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes.
FDA Extends Comment Period for Tobacco Manufacturing Standards Proposal
You now have 30 more days to submit comments regarding FDA’s proposed new rules for factories that produce tobacco products. Despite the premium cigar industry’s court victory earlier this month, many cigar companies will likely need to comply with these rules.
17 Questions: The Premium Cigar Industry Won the FDA Lawsuit
Nearly 5,000 words on what yesterday’s major legal victory means for the premium cigar industry.
Premium Cigar Industry Beats FDA in Court, Regulations Vacated
After seven years of litigation, the premium cigar industry has won.
Biden Administration Opposes Preventing FDA From Banning Flavored Cigars, Menthol Cigarettes
The White House says Joe Biden would veto a proposal from House Republicans that would prevent FDA from banning flavored cigars and menthol cigarettes.
House Small Business Questions FDA Regarding Proposed Flavored Tobacco Ban
Rep. Dan Meusuer, R-Pa., one of the cigar industry’s most vocal defenders is one of the signees to this letter.
