FDA Announces ANPRM to Reevaluate Cigar Regulations
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is formally reevaluating whether it will continue to regulate premium cigars. On Monday, FDA will issue an Advanced Notice…
Cigar Exemption Not Included in FY2018 Omnibus
Once again Congress will pass a spending bill that contains no relief for cigars. The long-awaited FY2018 spending bill, a process commonly known as an…
FDA Announces ANPRM on Flavored Tobacco Restrictions
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is once again asking for input from the public about tobacco, this time about flavored tobacco. Today, FDA…
FDA Announces ANPRM for Maximum Nicotine Levels, Seeks Comment on Cigar Exemption
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) would once again like to know if you think it should regulate premium cigars differently than other tobacco…
Alex Azar Sworn In as HHS Secretary
Alex Azar II is the new director of Health and Human Services (HHS). He was sworn in earlier today following a Senate confirmation vote of…
Texas Cigar Businesses Sue FDA Over Cigar Regulations
There is another FDA lawsuit over cigars. In a complaint filed on Friday, En Fuego Tobacco Shop, a Dallas area retailer; El Cubano Cigars, a…
Ten Questions for 2018
It’s almost 2018, which means it’s time for my annual article of speculation. For the last eight years, something that actually precedes halfwheel, I will ask…
Graded: The Ten Questions for 2017
Another year almost over, another Ten Questions to grade. As loyal readers of the site are aware, my colleague Charlie Minato wraps up each year…
FDA Plans to Reevaluate Premium Cigar Regulation in 2018
Dr. Scott Gottlieb, commissioner of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA), announced “major policy goals” for the agency in 2018 and reevaluating the regulation…
Why The Government Spending Bill Is Important to Cigars, An Explainer
Omnibus. Continuing Resolutions. Agriculture Bill. DACA. Freedom Caucus. Those things are all important to cigars. It’s the end of the year and as has become…
FDA Responds to Cigar Groups Motion for Summary Judgment
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has responded to a motion for summary judgment in the lawsuit brought on by three cigar trade groups…