On June 21, 2012, the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) of the U.S. Treasury Department issued final regulations, effective immediately, governing permit and related requirements for manufacturers and importers of processed tobacco. TTB also issued new regulations relating to the definition of roll-your-own tobacco. However, TTB deferred issuing regulations on perhaps the most controversial issue — the distinction between pipe tobacco and roll-your-own cigarette tobacco for federal excise tax purposes.
Troutman Sanders Practice Publishes article in May/June Issue of Tobacco Retailer Magazine
Posted in Articles and Publications
An article by the Troutman Sanders Tobacco practice appears in the May/June issue of Tobacco Retailer Magazine.
Bill Exempting Cigars From FDA’s Reach Gains Opposition
Posted in FDA, Legislation
Last year, we reported on a bill that would exempt from FDA’s reach so-called “traditional” cigars — cigars wrapped in leaf tobacco, containing no filter and weighing at least six pounds per 1,000 count.
New York Legislature Considers E-Cigarette Ban
Posted in FDA, Legislation
Pending before the New York legislature is a bill that would impose an outright ban on electronic cigarettes. Opponents of the bill note that FDA is on the verge of regulating e-cigarettes, and that a ban on the products is therefore unwarranted.
FDA Issues Guidance for Meetings
Posted in FDA
On May 24, FDA issued guidance for industry and investigators, Meetings with Industry and Investigators on the Research and Development of Tobacco Products, which aims to assist tobacco manufacturers, importers, researchers and investigators who would like to meet with the staff of FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products (“CTP”) to discuss their research and development plans related to tobacco products.
Vermont Legislation Attempting to Ban Internet Shipments of E-Cigarettes Fails But Other Restrictions Pass
Posted in Legislation, State Regulatory
For some time, Vermont law has prohibited anyone, other than licensed dealers, distributors, and retailers from purchasing cigarettes, roll-your-own tobacco, little cigars, and snuff through the mail or other electronic networks, such as the Internet or by telephone.
Public Health Advocates Use New Tobacco Product Launch as Opportunity to Lobby FDA
Posted in FDA
Altria has announced it will test a new smokeless nicotine product in convenience stores throughout Virginia starting in early June.
Troutman Sanders Tobacco Practice to Attend Tobacco Merchants Association Conference
Posted in Conferences and Events
The Troutman Sanders Tobacco practice will attend the Tobacco Merchants Association’s Annual Meeting and Industry Conference in Williamsburg, Virginia on May 20-22.
FDA to Issue “Deeming Regulations” Covering Additional Tobacco Products This Summer
Posted in FDA
In a notice stating that FDA intends to issue a solicitation for proposals to identify tobacco advertisements, FDA recently stated that it intends to issue this summer so-called “deeming regulations” covering additional tobacco products under the Tobacco Control Act.
“Tobacco Tax Equity Act” Introduced, Including Possible Tax on E-Cigarettes?
Posted in Legislation
Last week, anti-tobacco Senators Durbin (D-IL), Lautenberg (D-NJ) and Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the so-called “Tobacco Tax Equity Act,” Senate Bill 3081.