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Florida Lawmaker Files Measure Urging Members to Support Cigar-Exemption Bills
Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R-32) introduced a memorial bill yesterday in the Florida House that encourages his fellow lawmakers to support two federal bills that would protect premium …
FDA Says Premium, Handmade Cigars Are ‘Lowest Priority’
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a new guidance last week citing handmade cigars as the agency’s “lowest priority,” indicating that a bit of regulatory relief could be …
Senate Confirms Hahn as New FDA Head
The Senate today confirmed by a vote of 72 to 18 that Dr. Stephen Hahn will be the new commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
FDA Extends Comment Period for Cigar Approval Rule Proposal
Originally set to end today, the FDA says it will continue accepting public feedback until December 16.
Anti-Smoking Bill That Would Have Banned Catalog and Internet Sales Exempts Premium Cigars
A bill that sought to ban internet and catalog sales of all tobacco products now has an exemption for premium cigars.
Anti-Smoking Bill That Would Ban Catalog and Internet Sales of Tobacco Passes Subcommittee
Today in Washington, the House Energy and Commerce Committee’s Health Subcommittee passed H.R. 2339, a legislative bill that, if passed into law, would ban all catalog and …
Trump Nominates Cancer Specialist to Head FDA
Dr. Stephen Hahn has been tapped by Trump to lead the government agency that oversees tobacco regulation as well as policies for everything from drugs and medical devices to food …
Cigar Industry Argues FDA Warnings in Appeals Court
The cigar industry earlier today argued in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Washington D.C. Circuit, one of the country’s highest courts, that the Food and Drug Administration’s …
Justice Department Appeals Judge’s Decision to Shorten Product Approval Deadline
Today, the Department of Justice filed an appeal on behalf of the Food and Drug Administration that asks the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit to strike down a Maryland …