The Failure of Prohibition: How Massachusetts’ Flavored Tobacco Ban Fuels the Illicit Market
Efforts to curb tobacco use through prohibitionist policies have once again failed to deliver results. A recent report from a Massachusetts task force found that the illicit market for flavored…
CRA to Comment on FDA’s Proposed Nicotine Rule: A Threat to Premium Cigars and Common Sense
Cigar Rights of America (CRA) is preparing our comment to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), challenging its proposed rule limiting nicotine content in tobacco products (the Nicotine Rule). This…
Tariffs Imposed on Canada, Mexico, and China – EU Tariffs on the Horizon
On Monday, March 3rd, President Trump announced his intention to move forward with 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, effective Tuesday, March 4. Under this plan, all imports…
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…
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