BLOOMBERG Law: CAA Comments on White House Delay Into 2024 of Flavored Cigar Ban As you might have heard, the Biden Administration has decided to delay into next year a final decision on whether to issue a rule to ban characterizing flavors in cigars. FDA now has a target date of March 2024 for release […]
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For Benefit of Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) Washington, DC, Nov. 30, 2023 – The Cigar Association of America (CAA) today announced it is hosting a Mark Twain Birthday Soiree in Washington for opinion leaders at Casa de Montecristo, the premier cigar-smoking venue in the nation’s capital. The event will benefit the Committee to Protect
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By: Nyah Phengsitthy Reporter The FDA has yet to finalize its plan to wipe flavored cigars off store shelves, but it’s under heavy pressure from some industry groups to scrap the rule originally due by the end of the year. The agency’s proposed rule (RIN 0910-AI28) is in its last review stages at the Office
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The Cigar Association of America (CAA) today announced Tabacalera USA CEO Javier Estades was re-elected as chairman at the association’s recent annual meeting. “Chairman Estades has been a leader in advancing public policy for the Cigar industry at the federal, state and local levels,” CAA President David Ozgo said. “He helped guide us to significant
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Ban Would Cost Over $4 Billion in Sales and Destroy 16,000 Jobs Washington, DC Nov. 8, 2023 – The Cigar Association of America (CAA) said that it asked the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) during a November 6 meeting to withdraw the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Flavored Cigar Product Standard (FCPS) banning flavors
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For Immediate Release: October 9, 2023 Contact: Frank Coleman (202) 258-7006 FColeman@CigarAssociation.org CAA Strongly Opposes Latest Proposed FDA Tobacco Rule Imposes Massive Burden on Manufacturers Without Any Public Benefit Washington, DC Oct. 9 – The Cigar Association of America (CAA) today filed comments with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) providing comments and suggestions
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a recent interview with Leland Vittert of NewsNation’s “On Balance” program, Cigar Association of America (CAA) President, David M. Ozgo, addressed the recent U.S. District Court decision in favor of the cigar industry and the proposed ban on flavored cigars by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This interview comes
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The Cigar Association of America (CAA) today is pleased to announce that Miami Cigar & Company has joined the trade association. CAA President David Ozgo stated, “Miami Cigar & Company is an exceptional family-owned, mid-sized cigar company, and we are proud to represent them and its portfolio of fine brands. We certainly look forward to
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On August 9, 2023, in a sweeping decision in U.S. District Court in DC, Judge Amit P. Mehta ruled in favor of the Cigar Association of America (CAA) and the cigar industry in their lawsuit against the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA), holding that premium cigars will no longer be subject to regulation by
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Banning flavored cigars would do more harm than good, according to David Ozgo, president of the Cigar Association of America, reports The Center Square. “The economic impact is one thing, but just as important is the fact that what you’re doing is taking away an adult’s right to choose,” Ozgo said. “When President [Barack] Obama passed
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FDA Flavor Ban Economic Impact Fact Sheet Release
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On June 5, 2023, the Connecticut legislature passed Senate Bill 905 (SB 905), a bill that will allow for new cigar bars to obtain licenses in the state. The bill is now awaiting the signature of Governor Ned Lamont, and if signed into law, is scheduled to take effect on October 1, 2023. This is
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Analysis: FDA Flavored Cigar Ban Will Create Unregulated And Criminal Markets WASHINGTON, DC, May 24 – The Cigar Association of America (CAA) today published a new analysis showing the significant negative impacts the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) proposed ban on flavored cigars would have on the public health and law enforcement activities. CAA President
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Banning flavored cigars would do more harm than good, according to David Ozgo, president of the Cigar Association of America, reports The Center Square. “The economic impact is one thing, but just as important is the fact that what you’re doing is taking away an adult’s right to choose,” Ozgo said. “When President [Barack] Obama passed
Last night, the Cigar Association of America hosted a Mark Twain birthday celebration for media, think tank and association executives, and other Washington opinion leaders at the elegant Casa de Montecristo cigar lounge. If there are no cigars in heaven, I shall not go. – Mark Twain
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