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Rubio Leads Congressional Hearing on Premium Cigars In Ybor City
Today in Ybor City, Florida—once the epicenter of American handmade cigar production—Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) led a Congressional field hearing on premium cigars.
Rubio To Host Hearing On Premium Cigar Regulation
For the first time ever, Congress will hold a hearing specifically on premium cigar regulation.
FDA Proposes New Guidelines for Substantial Equivalence
Yesterday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration proposed a new rule detailing how all tobacco product manufacturers—including cigarmakers—should submit their Substantial …
Beverly Hills Votes to Exempt Cigar Lounges From Tobacco Sale Ban
The Beverly Hills Health and Safety Commission, tasked by City Council to study and develop a proposal that could ban the sale of all tobacco products in the city, voted on Monday …
House Bill Would Block Regulation of Premium Cigars
Florida Rep. Kathy Castor introduced a bill yesterday in the House of Representatives that seeks to exempt premium cigars from burdensome FDA regulations.
Smaller U.S. Cigar Factories Team Up To Create New Political Coalition
Thirty-six boutique, handmade cigar manufacturers from 16 states have teamed up with the Cigar Rights of America to form the Coalition of American Cigar Rollers.
FDA Moves To Restrict Sales of Flavored Cigars
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking aim at flavored tobacco products, putting flavored cigars in the target as well.
National Cancer Institute Director To Temporarily Assume Head FDA Role
Dr. Norman E. Sharpless, director of the National Cancer Institute, will become acting director of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration when Commissioner Scott Gottlieb leaves …
FDA Pushes Back Testing Deadline For Cigars
The cigar industry gained breathing room today as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration extended the deadline for cigar product testing, which was originally scheduled for …
