White House Delays FDA’s Flavored Cigar, Menthol Cigarette Bans Until 2024
The new timeline suggest the final rules could be announced in March 2024, but it’s unclear whether that will happen.
Bill Seeks to Ban Flavored Tobacco & Vaping Sales in Michigan
If passed, the new bill would ban the sale of all flavored cigars in Michigan.
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.
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.
Judge Upholds Multnomah County, Ore.’s Flavored Tobacco Ban
Judge Benjamin Souede called the plaintiffs’ arguments flawed and not persuasive in his ruling.
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.
Bill to Ban Flavored Tobacco, E-Liquid Products in Vermont Dies
The Vermont General Assembly has adjourned for the year. While the Senate approved a ban on flavored tobacco and vaping products, it did not clear the Vermont House of Representatives.
Proposed Funding Bill Would Prevent FDA From Banning Flavored Cigars/Menthol Cigarettes, Enacting Nicotine Limits
The proposed language would block FDA from enacting three of its top anti-tobacco proposals.
21 Senators Send Letter to FDA Asking About Proposed Flavored Cigar, Menthol Cigarette Bans
The letter asks for an update about when FDA plans to announce a final rule and how the agency plans to address the strategy cigarette companies have taken to get around menthol bans introduced in California and Massachusetts.
