Cody Carden
United States: In an industry often associated with tradition and masculinity, the pivotal role of women in the premium cigar world is increasingly gaining recognition. From the rolling factories of…
Read MoreWashington, DC: CRA monitors federal policies across the tobacco regulation space as part of our efforts to protect premium cigars. This monitoring is critical to understanding the larger trends and…
Read MoreWashington, DC: In this article by Bloomberg’s Suzanne Monyak, a significant but underappreciated side-effect of the pending SCOTUS decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo is raised: Agencies’ being deluged…
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Washington, DC: From Neil Armstrong’s immortal words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind,” uttered as he first set foot on the lunar surface during Apollo…
Read MorePanama: On February 10, 2024, the 10th session of the Conference of the Parties to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (COP10) concluded in Panama City, Panama. The Conference…
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The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) operates under a congressional mandate to focus on population-level health risks around smoking. Recently, a piece of research, and the subsequent media…
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As recently reported in Barrons and Reuters, there has been a global decline in tobacco use in recent years. While the overall consumption is down across tobacco products, premium cigar…
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Hawaii: Hawaii’s Senate Bill 148 has sparked a debate, both within the state and beyond, as it seeks to impose a generational tobacco ban. While the bill aims to reduce…
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60 Years After the Surgeon General’s Report on Smoking: Unraveling the Myth of Cigars and Cigarettes
Washington, DC: Sixty years ago, the Surgeon General’s report on smoking marked a pivotal moment in public health awareness. The findings linked cigarette smoking to serious health issues, leading to…
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Washington, DC: The Taxpayers Protection Alliance’s (TPA) Consumer Center has accused the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) of neglecting science and consumer rights while pursuing…
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