by PCA | Jun 9, 2023 | Advocacy, Press Releases, Regulations, State News
Today, the Premium Cigar Association (PCA) announced that Louisiana Governor John Bell Edwards signed legislation supporting the industry, strengthening the association’s preeminent national trade show. Governor Edwards signed H.B. 111, which extends the tax-exempt...
by PCA | Jun 6, 2023 | Federal News, Press Releases, Regulations, State News
The recent establishment of the Center for Rapid Surveillance of Tobacco (CRST), funded by the FDA and the National Institutes of Health (NIH), should raise concerns for retailers, manufacturers, and consumers alike. While the intention behind the CRST is to enhance...
by PCA | May 25, 2023 | Advocacy, Federal News, Regulations
President Biden’s recent proclamation on World Trade Week emphasizes the importance of trade in building an economy that benefits all workers and fosters inclusive prosperity. His statements focusing on manufacturing, labor standards, environmental stewardship, and...
by PCA | May 17, 2023 | Advocacy, Regulations, State News
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is dedicated to brick-and-mortar premium tobacconists’ current and future success. Advocacy on behalf of premium retailers, manufacturers, and partners in the industry is what we do daily, and your membership and support...
by PCA | Apr 26, 2023 | Regulations
The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) is bringing attention to a matter of grave importance to the industry. The U.S. Food & Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) proposed a new regulation on tobacco product manufacturing that could have...
by PCA | Apr 21, 2023 | Advocacy, Press Releases, Regulations
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, Washington DC – The Premium Cigar Association commends Congressman Dan Meuser (R-PA) and Congressman Troy A. Carter, Sr. (D-LA), co-chairs of the Congressional Cigar Caucus, in their letter to FDA Administrator Dr. Robert Califf and CTP...