by PCA | Apr 28, 2022 | Advocacy, Federal News, Regulations
Today, the Food & Drug Administration and the Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) announced their “Tobacco Product Standard for Characterizing Flavors in Cigars” proposed rule, which would prohibit characterizing flavoring in all cigars. On March 10th the...
by PCA | Apr 14, 2022 | Advocacy, Federal News, Press Releases
Under the theme “Education and Private-Public sector collaboration: Essential to protect, nurture and develop the artisanal premium cigar industry”, the Premium Cigar Association launched last week in London the first International Diplomatic Premium Cigar Policy...
by PCA | Feb 8, 2022 | Advocacy, Press Releases
[Washington, DC, Feb 8, 2022] The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced today the development and release of its new strategic advocacy plan known as Vision 50: A Decade of Action. The plan focuses on a proactive approach to spearhead policy and...
by PCA | Feb 1, 2022 | Advocacy, Regulations
Our industry’s greatest argument against overregulation is that we do not fall into the scope of concerns levied against most tobacco or vapor products. Even the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) acknowledges premium cigars and pipes have a negligible impact on...
by PCA | Jan 27, 2022 | Advocacy, Federal News, Regulations, Resources
The Basics Hearings are a tool used by the state and federal legislatures to engage with the public, specifically with those members of the public who are distinctly affected by the proposed legislation or policies for which the hearings are being conducted. Hearing...
by PCA | Dec 30, 2021 | Advocacy, Federal News, State News
Federal 2021 was a strong year for the Premium Cigar Association’s advocacy efforts and the support of its membership. Consumers, retailers, and manufacturers all felt the positive effects of a strong PCA advocacy presence at both the federal and state levels. ...