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FDA Proposes New Deadline for E-Cigarette Applications

The agency responds to a recent court ruling with a new 10-month timeline.

FDA Issues Final Guidance Around PMTA Pathway for Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems

Among other recommendations, the agency suggests manufacturers provide packaging information.

Texas Becomes 14th State to Join the Tobacco 21 Movement

The law, which goes into effect Sept. 1, exempts members of the military.

Altria Makes Acquisition in Oral Nicotine Products Category

The $327-million investment will expand on! brand products in U.S. markets.

Beverly Hills City Council Approves First-of-Its-Kind Local Tobacco Legislation

Ban on all tobacco sales goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2021 with a few exemptions.

5 Ways to Tap Vapor’s Great Growth Potential

The booming $3-billion vapor category is expected to take an extra 15% to 20% out of the nicotine business by 2023. Here’s how to tap into the surge.

Swisher Sweets BLK Tip Cigarillos Wine

The new product is designed to provide a wine taste and aroma unlike any other cigar.

Juul Labs Eyes Opening Retail Locations

Though no formal decision has made been, a Juul store would not sell flavored products.

Tackling Tobacco: May 2019 Legislative & Regulatory Roundup

Flavored tobacco and legal buying age continue to dominate local and state agendas.

Study: Younger Generations Support Sale of Cannabis Products in C-stores

Proliferation of cannabis products into the channel wouldn't change millennials' opinions of c-stores.

ZYN Nicotine Pouch National Expansion

The smoke-free, spit-free, tobacco-free product comes in two strengths.

Legal Lean Disposable Vape Pod Device

It contains a vapable sleep blend with melatonin to aid with sleep and relaxation.

Walmart Changes Up Tobacco Sales Policy

The national retailer is removing flavored vapor products from its shelves and increasing the minimum age to buy tobacco to 21.

Eby-Brown & Skupos Partner to Help Retailers Boost Tobacco Business

C-store operators can make use of multi-pack discount programs and fully automated scan data reporting.

Federal Judge Orders FDA to Begin Reviewing All E-Cigarettes in the U.S. Market

A March 2018 lawsuit challenged the agency's decision to delay deadlines set by the 2016 deeming rule.

A Second Federal Tobacco 21 Measure Hits Capitol Hill

U.S. Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and U.S. Sen. Tim Kaine introduce the Tobacco-Free Youth Act.

Maryland Becomes 13th State to Adopt Tobacco 21 Legislation

U.S. lawmakers introduced a federal measure on April 30.

FDA Approves Philip Morris' Heat-Not-Burn IQOS for U.S. Market

Philip Morris USA will commercialize IQOS in the U.S. with three HeatStick variants.

NACS & SIGMA Submit Joint Response to FDA's E-Cigarette Policy Proposal

The groups say the FDA has not provided data that supports moving sales to adult-only retail outlets.

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Mint-sation and Tobacco flavors join the nicotine salt liquidpod line.

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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.

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.