Legislative, Regulatory & Legal

Attorneys General in 24 States Threaten to Sue Over President's Vaccine Mandate

They say the requirement could drive employees away from a challenged labor market.
Proposed Federal Tobacco Tax Could Result in 50% Increase in State Taxes & Retail Prices

Massachusetts could see moist snuff rise to more than $20 a can, according to the Tax Foundation.

NACS Speaks Out Against Potential Federal Excise Tax Increase

The U.S. House Ways & Means Committee approved a package that calls for $2.2 trillion in levy hikes.
C-store Retailers Contend With Mounting Uncertainty Around Tobacco

A Convenience Store News virtual Retailer Roundtable explored the critical challenges facing the category, such as macro environmental factors and regulatory issues.
Retail Industry Seeks Clarity on COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate

OSHA is working on a rule for private businesses with 100 or more employees to require the shot or weekly testing.
FDA Takes Action on 90% of PMTAs for Newly Deemed Products

The agency denied applications for nearly 1 million flavored electronic nicotine delivery systems.
FDA Reportedly Seeking More Time for Decision on Juul

The agency faced a Sept. 9 deadline to complete its review of premarket applications for newly deemed products.
Tackling Tobacco: August 2021 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup

Flavored tobacco continues to be a hot-button issue among lawmakers.
FTC to Scrutinize Mergers in Oil & Gas Industry

Concerns over rising gas prices spark a conversation between the commission and the White House.
Wawa Settles Class Action Suit Over Data Breach

The convenience retailer will pay affected customers $9 million and spend $35 million to upgrade its cybersecurity.
FDA Issues First Denials of Flavored E-Cigarette Marketing Applications

The agency rejects filings for roughly 55,000 products submitted by three companies.
FDA Again Pushes Back Implementation Date for Cigarette Graphic Warnings

A U.S. District Court in Texas ordered the effective date be delayed until Oct. 11, 2022.
State of Georgia Kicks Off 'Assistance at the Pump' Initiative

Georgia Department of Agriculture decals now include gas stations' phone numbers for disabled drivers to reach an attendant for assistance.
Coalition of Attorneys General Calls on FDA to More Effectively Regulate Tobacco Products

An Aug. 18 letter to the agency focuses on flavors, nicotine levels and marketing.

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