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Cigar Rights of America

The Smokin Tabacco Show: Cigar Rights of America Make Their Debut

March 14, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Check out the latest episode of the Smokin Tabacco Show, featuring the Cigar Rights of America! Read more
FDA Updates

Cigar Industry Scores Second Win Against FDA in Regulation Case

January 24, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued its decision in CAA et al. v. FDA. Read more
FDA Updates

FDA Publishes Nicotine Rule

January 20, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
Last week, the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) published its proposed rule to establish a maximum nicotine level for cigarettes and certain other combustible tobacco products. Read more

Cigar Rights of America Begins Shipping 2024 Fall Freedom Sampler

November 22, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Just in time for the holidays, Cigar Rights of America ships their latest Freedom Sampler for Fall 2024. Read more
FDA Updates

FDA Issues Final Ruling on Tobacco 21 Law

September 1, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Earlier this week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a final rule on the prohibition of sale of tobacco products to persons younger than 21 years of age. Read more

SCOTUS Facilitates Challenges to Agency Law

July 1, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Today, the Supreme Court of the United States published their decision in Corner Post v. Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, in which they ruled that the six-year statute of limitations to challenge an agency regulation begins when a party is first harmed by the regulation. Read more
FDA Updates

CRA Meets With Director of CTP

March 8, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Today, Cigar Rights of America (CRA) met with Dr. Brian King, Director of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration's (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), to discuss key issues concerning the premium cigar industry, including CTP’s five-year strategic plan and pending proposed regulation to limit nicotine in tobacco products. Read more

Mike Copperman Named Executive Director of Cigar Rights of America

January 6, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
The Board of Directors of Cigar Rights of America (CRA) has announced the appointment of Mike Copperman as the organization's new executive director. Read more
FDA Updates

CDC Survey Shows Underage Smoking Rates at Historic Lows

November 6, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has released the results of its annual survey on youth tobacco use, which found that underage use is falling to historic lows.  Read more
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2023 CRA Fall Freedom Packs Now Available

November 6, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The 2023 CRA Fall Freedom Packs are now headed to select retailers. Read more
FDA Updates

FDA Files Statement of Issues

October 31, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
Today, the FDA filed a number of documents in their appeal of Judge Mehta’s decision, including a Statement of Issues to be Raised. Read more
FDA Updates

FDA Formally Sends Flavored Cigar Rule to OMB For Review

October 16, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has taken a significant step in addressing the issue of flavored cigars and menthol in cigarettes by sending their proposed rules to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review.  Read more

CRA Issues Statement in Opposition to H.R. 5568 & S. 2846

September 22, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) and Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) introduced the CARE for Moms Act (H.R. 5568&S. 2846), which is an extension of the Mothers... Read more

Antonio Gomez of La Flor Dominicana Appointed to CRA Board of Directors

September 7, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
The Board of Directors of Cigar Rights of America (CRA) announced today that Tony Gomez, Vice President of La Flor Dominicana, has been appointed to the CRA Board of Directors.... Read more