Altadis U.S.A. is releasing the Henry Clay “War Hawk,” the first of a three-part series of cigars named “Immortal Trio.” The War Hawk recognizes Henry Clay’s spearheading the movement that led to the War of 1812. The War Hawk cigar is aptly named, as it is a bit rebellious in going against its own tradition…
FDA Investigates Reports of Post-Vaping Seizures
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the agency is investigating 35 reports received between 2010 and 2019 of people suffering from seizures after vaping. “While 35 cases may not seem like much compared to the total number of people using e-cigarettes, we are nonetheless concerned by these reported cases,” said outgoing Commissioner Scott Gottlieb…
FDA Sets CBD Hearing
A public hearing for stakeholders will take place May 31. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced it will hold a public hearing on regulating cannabinoid (CBD) on May 31. The 2018 Farm Bill federally legalized hemp-derived CBD, but the FDA said companies still can’t add CBD to food or sell it as a dietary supplement.…
New Market for Accessories
States’ legalization of recreational marijuana — and increased use of CBD — can boost business for accessory products like lighters, pipes and rolling papers. An increasing number of states have voted to legalize the recreational use of marijuana. In November 2018, Michigan joined the ranks, and as of January 2019, Vermont residents can legally use the…
Hawaii Could Become First State to Ban Flavored E-Cigs
The bill has to pass the House Finance Committee by April 5 to advance to the full House. Lawmakers in Hawaii are considering a bill that would make the state the first to ban flavored tobacco and electronic cigarette liquids. The proposal would ban flavored e-cigarette liquids, along with cloves and other flavored tobacco products,…
NATO Requests FDA Extension
NATO requested an extension of 60 days, from April 15 to June 14. The National Association of Tobacco Outlets Inc. (NATO) submitted a letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) asking the agency extend the deadline to submit public comments on the Draft Guidance titled “Modifications to Compliance Policy for Certain Deemed Tobacco Products.” NATO…
Walgreens to Sell CBD Products
Walgreens and CVS will sell CBD products in select states Walgreens told CNBC that it will sell cannabinoid (CBD) creams, patches and sprays in Oregon, Colorado, New Mexico, Kentucky, Tennessee, Vermont, South Carolina, Illinois and Indiana. “After a thorough review and analysis, we will be offering certain products containing Cannabidiol (CBD) in nearly 1,500 Walgreens stores…
Revel Nicotine Lozenges Available Online
The lozenges are an alternative to traditional combustible and smokeless tobacco products. Revel dissolvable nicotine lozenges will now be available on the Revel website, R.J. Reynolds Vapor Co. announced. Reynolds Vapor is an operating company of Reynolds American Inc. Sales of Revel lozenges are restricted to adults ages 21 and over. The company says online…
Mini Cigarillo Flavors
Swedish Match, the makers of White Owl cigars, packed the same quality and flavor consumers expect from White Owl into the new White Owl Mini Cigarillos. Each resealable pouch contains three mini cigarillos, which are not as long and are thinner than regular White Owl cigarillos but aren’t short on taste. White Owl Mini Cigarillos feature…
blu CEO Releases Statement on Underage Vaping
Hill said he’s disappointed that the actions of some in the industry might have put kids at risk — and jeopardized the choice for adults. Vaping brand blu released a video statement by CEO Richard Hill in response to recent U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) news about underage vaping. Hill said that, since 2009, blu has…