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Jul 16

France Becomes the Latest Country to Consider a Generational Tobacco Ban

Introduction The global movement toward generational tobacco bans continues to gain momentum. Just weeks ago, we highlighted Thailand’s consideration of a nicotine-free generation policy. Now, France has emerged as the…

Jul 14

CRA Engages on New FDA Proposal and USTR Tariff Review

Cigar Rights of America is actively responding to two significant federal developments involving FDA regulation and U.S. trade policy. FDA Proposes New Registration and Product-Listing Requirements The U.S. Food and…

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Jul 02

Rhode Island and Alaska Close Their Legislative Sessions with Mixed Results for Premium Cigars

As several state legislatures conclude their 2026 sessions, recent developments in Rhode Island and Alaska underscore the importance of continued engagement on issues affecting premium cigars. While Rhode Island lawmakers…

Jul 02

Retailers Continue to Drive CRA’s Mission Forward

For nearly two decades, premium cigar retailers have served as one of the strongest pillars of support for Cigar Rights of America. Beyond introducing consumers to premium cigars and fostering…

Jun 22

Another Country Considers a Nicotine-Free Generation Policy: Thailand May Be Next

Introduction The global momentum behind Nicotine-Free Generation (NFG) policies continues to accelerate. Following the Maldives and the United Kingdom’s adoption of a generational tobacco ban earlier this year, Thailand has…

Jun 22

Illinois Enacts 75-Cent Cigar Tax Cap

On June 1st, the Illinois General Assembly approved a $56 billion state budget that included significant changes to the state’s cigar tax structure. The legislation, Senate Bill 3019 (SB 3019),…

Jun 05

New York Introduces Generational Tobacco Ban Legislation

Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-88), who represents portions of Westchester County including Scarsdale, Bronxville, and parts of New Rochelle and White Plains, has introduced Assembly Bill A11509, a Generational Tobacco Ban…

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Jun 02

Belgium Scraps Certain Elements of Plain Packaging Requirements

On June 1st, Belgium was expected to fully implement new plain packaging requirements for tobacco products, including cigars. However, in a notable development for the premium cigar industry, the Belgian…

Jun 01

CRA Advances Post-Mehta Strategy Across Trade, Regulatory, and Federal Policy Fronts

As the premium cigar industry continues to navigate the post-Mehta regulatory landscape, Cigar Rights of America (CRA) remains actively engaged across multiple federal policy fronts to ensure that the legal…

May 25

CRA at FDLI: Why Engagement in Federal Regulatory Forums Matters More Than Ever

This month, Cigar Rights of America (CRA) attended the 2026 Food and Drug Law Institute (FDLI) annual conference, an important gathering that brings together federal regulators, public health officials, legal…

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June 5, 2026

United States: USTR Paves Way For Next Round of Trade Tariffs

June 5, 2026

New York: New York State has officially introduced a proposal for a generational tobacco ban. The proposed legislation seeks to make it illegal for any person born after December 31, 2007, to purchase tobacco products, including cigars, in perpetuity.

June 10, 2025

Massachusetts: We are living in times where the demand for transparency and the mistrust of government is as high as it has been in generations. Local, state and federal elected officials and policymakers are under the microscope daily to make sure they respect democracy and the will of the people.

April 28, 2025

Wisconsin: New legislation aims to allow new cigar bars in the Badger State state for the first time in more than 15 years.

March 14, 2025

Federal: A bill introduced on the Congressional House floor today seeks to exempt premium, handmade cigars from FDA regulation, as established by the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act. The legislation, being brought forth by Republican Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida’s 19th district, would exclude cigars from its broader “tobacco product” categorization defined by the act.

January 23, 2025

Washington, DC: 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 proposals continue to gain traction through normalization and introduction in states across the country, the expansion of these initiatives along with more restrictive regulatory proposals reflects a broader acceptance of extreme regulatory policies being pushed by anti-tobacco advocates. Last week, these extreme measures took another step forward when SB 1165 was introduced in Hawaii's legislature - this bill would establish state-level limits on nicotine content in tobacco products. This introduction represents a watershed moment in tobacco control policy. This first-of-its-kind state legislation could set a precedent for other states to follow, potentially at an even faster pace than GTB policies.

January 23, 2025

Washignton, DC: 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 Nicotine Limits Rule and the Tobacco Product Manufacturing Practices (TPMP) Rule to "Long Term Actions," signaling they will not be pursued at this time. This shift provides much-needed relief for the tobacco industry as manufacturers and retailers had been preparing for potentially stringent regulations.

January 21, 2025

Washington, DC: 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 tobacco—to 0.7 mg of nicotine per gram of product, a threshold considered "non-addictive." This rule, which excludes vapes and other non-combustible products, marks a significant step in the FDA’s efforts to reduce nicotine addiction among smokers.

January 17, 2025

Washington, DC: 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 for widespread unintended consequences. Indiana’s Senate Bill 322 (SB 322), Hawaii’s Senate Bill 429 (SB 429), and Massachusetts’ House Bill 2372 and Senate Bill 1317 propose banning the sale of tobacco products to individuals born after specific dates—June 30, 2004, in Indiana—January 1, 2005, in Hawaii—and on or before January 1, 2006 in Massachusetts, effectively creating a permanent prohibition for future generations, regardless of their age.

January 17, 2025

Indiana: Add Indiana to the growing list of states and nations that are considering generational tobacco bans, prohibitions that would make it illegal for future generations to ever legally purchase a tobacco product. On Monday, State Senator Ed Charbonneau, a Republican representing the 5th District of Indiana, introduced Senate Bill No. 322, which would prohibit the sale of tobacco, an e-liquid or an electronic cigarette to any individual born after June 30, 2004.

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