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…
Connecticut Legislators Seek Protection of State’s Name in Cigars
Three Connecticut legislators are seeking to protect the tobacco grown in their state from what they describe as unfair and deceptive mislabeling practices by foreign tobacco growers that…
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…
Bill to Change FDA Grandfather Date Reintroduced in Congress
Rep. Tom Cole, R-Okla., and Sanford Bishop, D-Ga., have introduced the FDA Deeming Authority Clarification Act in the 115th congress. The bill is actually a bit…
CAA, CRA & IPCPR Petition for Summary Judgment in FDA Lawsuit
Yesterday, attorneys representing the Cigar Association of America (CAA), Cigar Rights of America (CRA) and the International Premium Cigar & Pipe Retailers Association (IPCPR) filed…
Tom Price Confirmed as HHS Secretary
Early Friday morning Rep. Tom Price was confirmed as secretary of Health and Human Services by a vote of 52 to 47. Price, an orthopedic surgeon…
