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Judge Declines to Extend Substantial Equivalence Deadline to Cigar Industry
A judge in Washington D.C. has denied the cigar industry’s request to extend the deadline for a key product approval rule known as Substantial Equivalence.
PCA Launches Campaign to Oppose Cigar Tax Increase
Two bills have recently been introduced in Washington D.C. to help curtail the national youth vaping epidemic. Unfortunately for cigar enthusiasts, both measures would also …
Judge Deems FDA “Unfair” in its Refusal to Postpone Cigar Warning Rule
Although the Food & Drug Administration is requiring cigar companies to put larger health warning labels on its packaging, the agency has yet to finalize the details of its …
PCA Campaign Seeks to Gain Military Exemption in Tobacco 21 Bill
The Premium Cigar Association has kicked off a new grassroots campaign to drum up support for a military exemption in a federal "Tobacco 21" bill.
Cigar Industry Blasts FDA Product Approval Plan
The cigar industry’s largest companies and the three lobbying groups have filed comments citing their disapproval of how the FDA has handled premium cigar regulation.
Maryland Judge Shortens Product Approval Deadline
A judge in Maryland has moved up the deadline for cigar manufacturers to submit certain product approval applications to the Food and Drug Administration.
Cuomo Signs Bill Raising Tobacco-Purchase Age to 21
New York State is raising the legal age to purchase tobacco to 21 years old.
Atlanta Mayor Signs Smoking Ban Legislation
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms has signed legislation that will prohibit smoking in many of Atlanta's enclosed public areas, including bars, restaurants and Hartsfield-Jackson …
Cigar Industry Fights to Delay FDA Product Approval Deadline
The three major cigar industry associations have filed a motion asking a Washington D.C. court to maintain the compliance deadlines that had been previously been set for handmade …