Legislation
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 Withdraws Flavored Tobacco Ban
January 23, 2025 By Matthew Tabacco
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced it plans to withdraw its proposed Tobacco Product Standard for Characterizing Flavors in Cigars rule. Read more
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
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
North Carolina Governor and Legislature Advance Cigar Bar Legislation
July 9, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
This week, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper signed S.B. 527, which allows for enhanced flexibility in permitting cigar bars in the state. Read more
Colorado Legislative Committee Hears Bill Calling for Relief
March 10, 2024 By Matthew Tabacco
Last week, a member of the Colorado state senate sought tax relief for the state’s small business tobacconists and their customers. Although the measure came up a couple of votes short, the case was made as never before. Read more
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
PCA Endorses Wisconsin Cigar Bar Legislation
October 3, 2023 By Matthew Tabacco
This week, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) endorsed new legislation that would allow cigar bars in Wisconsin for the first time since 2009. Assembly Bill 451 removes the date, June... Read more
PCA Responds to FDA’s Appeal in Deeming Rule Case
September 29, 2023 By Nicole Tabacco
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration filed a notice of appeal of Judge Amit P. Mehta’s decision to vacate the deeming rule in the case of Cigar Association of America... 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
FDA Extends Flavored Cigar Comment Period
June 18, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Friday, the FDA announced that it would be extending the public comment period opening from 60 to 90 days ending on August 2nd. This week PCA joined industry allies in... Read more
PCA Joins European Cigar Manufacturers Association in Commenting on the European Commission’s Legislative Framework for Tobacco Control
June 18, 2022 By Matthew Tabacco
Today the Premium Cigar Association submitted a comment to the European Commission in reference to its “Framework for Tobacco Control” related to the 2040 Tobacco Free agenda. This... Read more