NACS & SIGMA Submit Joint Response to FDA's E-Cigarette Policy ProposalThe groups say the FDA has not provided data that supports moving sales to adult-only retail outlets. FDA Approves Philip Morris' Heat-Not-Burn IQOS for U.S. MarketPhilip Morris USA will commercialize IQOS in the U.S. with three HeatStick variants. Tackling Tobacco: April 2019 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup Delaware joins the growing list of Tobacco 21 states, while Maryland's T21 measure lands on Gov. Hogan's desk. Senate Leader Mitch McConnell to Introduce Legislation Raising Minimum Tobacco Purchase Age to 21 Nationwide Altria and Juul chief executives lend their support to a T21 federal measure. Big Y Express & Pride Stores Begin Removing Plastic Bags at Checkout The retailers' decisions come as more Massachusetts towns enact bans. FDA Calls Out More Than a Half Dozen C-store Chains for Illegally Selling Tobacco Products to Minors Retailers have 30 days to submit a plan to address the underage sales. Illinois & Washington State Raise Tobacco Purchasing Age to 21 Similar measures failed in both states in past legislative sessions. Flavored E-Cigarette & Tobacco Ban Fails in Hawaii Legislature House committee approves proposal to raise fines for underage possession of electronic cigarettes. Proposed SNAP Change Offers Flexibility for Retailers NACS applauds adjustments that make it possible to achieve eligibility without stocking items past existing capacity. Walgreens Testing Tobacco-Free Stores Locations in Gainesville, Fla., and Deerfield, Ill., are part of a pilot program that will evaluate consumer response. First Previous 63 64 65 66 67 Next Last