What the FDA Comment Extension Means
When the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a 30-day extension to the comment period regarding the proposed regulation of cigars, e-cigarettes, pipe and…
FDA Extends Deeming Regulation Comment Period 30 Days
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a 30-day extension to the public comment period regarding the proposed regulation of cigars, e-cigarettes and…
House Committee Supports Premium Cigar Exemption in New Agriculture Bill
The House Appropriations Committee passed the fiscal year 2015 Agriculture Apprpriations bill, which included language in support of the premium cigar industry in the bill…
Weekly News (May 19, 2014)
Cigar News Willy Herrera Appointed Master Blender at Drew Estate Davidoff Art Edition 2014 Set for Release CAO Area 9 Debuts at Events Ortega Mini…
The FDA’s $10 Exemption Explanation & Problems
For those wondering how the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) came to a $10 retail price point when trying to define a “premium cigar”—there’s…
How Much Will FDA Regulations Cost the Premium Cigar Industry?
According to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) own internal data—at least $115.6 million over the next 20 years and potentially as much as…
FDA: Regulation Could Cut the Cigar Industry in Half
In a document accompanying the proposed deeming regulations, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) made estimations about the potential impact of proposed regulation and…
Announcing halfwheel.com/fda
Today, we launch our newest project, halfwheel.com/fda. It’s a microsite dedicated to breaking down the deeming regulations with more detail, but also with a much…
Weekly News (May 12, 2014)
Cigar News Nicholas Melillo Leaves Drew Estate Camacho Adds Ecuador Villiger Expanding Two New Lines Aging Room Bin No. 1 Scheduled for IPCPR 2014 Quesada…
White House Responds to FDA Exemption Petition
After more than 40,000 signatures and 750 days, the White House has formally responded to a petition to exempt premium cigars from the Food &…
Weekly News (May 5, 2014)
Cigar News Padrón Planning Family Reserve 50 for Anniversary Alec Bradley Announces Family Blend The Lineage Tatuaje Ships Lancero Sampler, Tattoo Caballeros CAO Son of…
