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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has proposed requiring foreign tobacco manufacturers to register their facilities and disclose detailed product information, a move aimed at strengthening enforcement …
FDA Proposes Rule to Expand Oversight of Foreign Tobacco Products Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued warning letters to eight retailers accused of selling unauthorized nicotine pouches and dissolvable tobacco products designed to resemble candy, cough …
FDA Targets Retailers Selling Tobacco Products Resembling Candy Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — A coalition of attorneys general is urging major payment processors and credit card companies to block transactions tied to illegal online sales of vaping products, citing growing …
States Press Credit Card Firms to Halt Illegal Vape Sales Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Thousands of vape retailers in Pennsylvania will soon be restricted to selling only state-approved products under a new law requiring manufacturers to be certified before their items …
New Vape Law Limits What Stores Can Sell in Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — As the calendar turns toward 2026, nearly one in seven Pennsylvania adults remains dependent on tobacco or nicotine products, a stark reminder of a public health crisis …
Kick the Nicotine Habit: 1 in 7 Pennsylvanians Still Hooked as 2026 Nears Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — New research published online in JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network finds that people with cancer who quit smoking had a much lower risk of …
Quitting Smoking After Cancer Diagnosis Tied to Sharply Lower Two-Year Mortality, Study Finds Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced the authorization of 20 ZYN nicotine pouch products through its premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) pathway. This landmark …
FDA Grants First Marketing Authorizations for ZYN Nicotine Pouch Products Read More
PLYMOUTH MEETING, PA — The National Comprehensive Cancer Network® (NCCN®) has introduced a new set of guidelines aimed at aiding cancer patients in their efforts to quit smoking. This initiative …
NCCN Releases New Guidelines to Help Cancer Patients Quit Smoking Read More