Suffolk County Legislator Sam Gonzalez, has introduced a resolution that would increase the purchase age for tobacco products in Suffolk County from 21 to 25. It’s a move that has been opposed by Cigar Rights of America who has called for a call of action against the proposed legislation. During the Tobacco 21 movement, CRA […]
Cigar News: Appeals Court Strikes Down FDA Warning Labels
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments CAA, CRA, FDA, News, PCA
The cigar industry got a victory as the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia unanimously struck down warning labels for cigars and pipes ruling in favor of the industry trade associations (Cigar Association of America, Cigar Rights of America, and the Premium Cigar Association). The ruling was based on the fact […]
Cigar News: Deadline for SE Submission Extended to September 9, 2020
William Cooper Cigar News No Comments COVID-19, CRA, FDA, News, PCA, Premium Cigar Association
The United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the United States District Courts for the District of Columbia and Maryland have agreed to extend the deadline for submitting Substantial Equivalence (SE) applications for cigar products from May 12, 2020, to September 9, 2020. The 120-day delay is the result of the impacts […]
Cigar News: Glynn Loope Stepping Down as Executive Director of Cigar Rights of America
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J. Glynn Loope, the long-time Executive Director of Cigar Rights of America (CRA), announced that he will be stepping down as on November 4, 2020, the day after Election Day. Loope has served as CRA’s leader since 2008 and is leaving to pursue other opportunities. “It has been a privilege to champion the rights […]
Cigar News: PCA and CRA Requests Six Month Deadline for SE Reports
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The Premium Cigar Association (PCA) and Cigar Rights of America (CRA) filed a Joint Petition with several independent premium cigar manufacturers requesting that both the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Alex Azar) as well as the Commissioner (Dr. Stephen Hahn) of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to enact a six month stay […]
Cigar News: Cigar Rights of America Issues Statement on “Big Four” Withdrawal from 2020 Trade Show
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Following the announcement that four of the largest cigar companies (Altadis U.S.A., General Cigar Company, Davidoff of Geneva, and Drew Estate) were not going to be attending the 2020 Premium Cigar Association (PCA) Trade Show; Cigar Rights of America has issued a statement regarding the matter.
Cigar News: CRA 2019 Freedom Sampler Heads to Retailers
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Cigar Rights of America has announced its latest sampler pack, the 2019 Freedom Sample is Heading to Great American Cigar Shop Retailers. This sampler contains 10 cigars with an MSRP of $150. The 10 cigars in the pack are as follows: Alec Bradley – Alec Bradley Ltd. Mundial PL #56 Arturo Fuente – Fuente Fuente OpusX Destino […]
Cigar News: CRA Voices Opposition to Dayton Employment Policy Around Smokers and Nicotine Users
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Today, Cigar Rights of America issued a letter in opposition to a recently adopted policy by the City of Dayton, Ohio that would prevent the city from hiring prospective employees who are tobacco or nicotine users. In a press release, Glynn Loope, excecutive director of CRA commented, “This type of employment discrimination should not be […]
Prime Time Special Edition 60: Glynn Loope, Cigar Rights of America
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Tonight we welcome back the Executive Director of Cigar Rights of America, Glynn Loope, to the Prime Time Show. We will talk the politics of cigars as we discuss the industry’s battle against the FDA and other anti-tobacco factions. Plus in our second segment, Bear and Coop will discuss shop exclusive and event cigars < […]
Announcement: Prime Time Special Edition 60: Glynn Loope, Cigar Rights of America
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Tonight we welcome back the Executive Director of Cigar Rights of America, Glynn Loope, to the Prime Time Show. We will talk the politics of cigars as we discuss the industry’s battle against the FDA and other anti-tobacco factions. Plus in our second segment, Bear and Coop will discuss shop exclusive and event cigars. […]