No part of the proposed FDA regulations regarding cigars has been more talked about than a proposed $10 price point for exemption. Despite all this talk—and outrage—the reality is, that one sentence is almost certain to change by the time a law becomes effect, likely due to something other than the $10 itself. Click here for a more complete breakdown of the proposed regulations. For those not caught up with the discussion over the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s deeming document, the basics are as follows. The FDA is finally ready to extends its authority over tobacco products it does not currently regulate, mainly cigars and e-cigarettes. However, it is not sure whether to regulate all types of cigars and as such has sought public comment on which cigars to regulate. Under option one, all cigars would be subject to new regulation including new compliance laws, disclosure of ingredients and manufacturing process, new warning labels, a ban on samples and other restrictions. Under option two, the FDA would exempt “premium cigars.” Part of the proposed exemption includes a discussion of what should be exempted, or more specifically, what’s a “premium cigar.” There are eight proposed standards that a product must meet ...
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