State-Level Tobacco Registries: A Slippery Slope for the Premium Cigar Industry
In recent weeks, state legislatures across the country have been introducing bills to establish or expand tobacco product registries, with a focus on electronic cigarettes and vapor products. While these…
WASHINGTON & HAWAII FLAVOR BANS: A DANGEROUS PRECEDENT FOR PREMIUM CIGARS
In early 2025, Washington state and Hawaii introduced sweeping flavor ban legislation that poses a serious threat to the premium cigar industry. While intended to eliminate flavored tobacco products, these…
CRA Scores Major Victory Against FDA Regulation of Premium Cigars in Landmark Decision
Washington, D.C. (January 24, 2025) – Today, the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia issued its decision in CAA et al. v. FDA. The decision, published…
The Escalating Threat – The Growing Push For State Level Nicotine Restrictions & Generational Tobacco Bans
Cigar Rights of America (CRA) has been hard at work fighting against Generational Tobacco Ban (GTB) policies since they were first introduced at the state level in 2023. While GTB…
Regulatory Relief – Trump Administration Shifts Tobacco Regulatory Policies
In a significant development for the premium cigar industry, the Trump Administration has taken steps to ease regulatory pressures by halting key proposed rules. The Administration has moved both the…
FDA Proposes Rule to Limit Nicotine Levels in Combustible Tobacco Products, Excludes Premium Cigars
On Thursday, January 16, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) proposed a groundbreaking rule that would limit nicotine levels in all combustible tobacco products—except premium cigars and hookah…
Indiana, Massachusetts, and Hawaii Introduce Controversial Nicotine-Free Generation Bills: A Dangerous Precedent for Tobacco Regulation
In a bold and unprecedented move, Indiana, Hawaii, and Massachusetts have introduced legislation aimed at implementing a “Nicotine-Free Generation” policy, raising alarms about government overreach, economic harm, and the potential…
Federal Judge Blocks FDA’s Graphic Warning Label Rule, Citing Overreach
In a significant decision, a federal judge in Texas has blocked the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from enforcing its rule requiring graphic warnings on cigarette packages and advertisements,…
Standing Firm: CRA’s Commitment to Stopping Massachusetts’ Generational Tobacco Ban
The push to protect premium cigars and small businesses has reached a critical stage in Massachusetts as plans have been unveiled to introduce a statewide “Nicotine Free Generation” (NFG) bill…
Proposed “Nicotine Free Generation” Policy in Massachusetts Could Set Dangerous Nationwide Precedent
The fight to protect premium cigars and small businesses has reached a critical juncture in Massachusetts. On November 25th, Senator Jason Lewis, alongside Representatives Tommy Vitolo and Kate Lipper-Garabedian, announced…
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