Save the date for Keller and Heckman’s 9th Annual E-Vapor and Tobacco Law Symposium, taking place on January 27 – 28, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV, right before the Total Product Expo (TPE)! This two-day seminar is designed to provide in-depth knowledge on legal, regulatory and scientific issues that are essential for tobacco
FDA Authorizes First Menthol-Flavored Vapor Products
On June 21, 2024, FDA issued marketing granted orders (MGOs) to NJOY LLC for two non-tobacco flavored electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) products, the DAILY 4.5% and DAILY EXTRA 6% disposable devices, along with two ACE 2.4% and 5% pre-filled pods. All four of these NJOY ENDS products are menthol flavored. This FDA action, the…
5th Circuit Issues Blistering Critique of FDA’s Handling of PMTAs for E-Cigarettes
In a long-anticipated decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled against FDA on January 3, 2024, criticizing the Agency for its handling of Wages and White Lion Investments, LLC, d/b/a Triton Distribution and Vapetasia LLC (“Vapetasia”) (collectively, “Triton”) premarket tobacco product applications (“PMTAs”) for its non-tobacco flavored, open-system e-liquid products.
FDA Guest Speaker Announced – Keller and Heckman’s E-Vapor and Tobacco Law Symposium
Keller and Heckman is pleased to announce the addition of a distinguished keynote speaker for the 2024 E-Vapor and Tobacco Law Symposium. Dr. Brian King, Director of FDA’s Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), will provide expert insight into current issues facing the industry. More information regarding this valuable keynote presentation will be available soon.
Agenda Announced – Keller and Heckman’s E-Vapor and Tobacco Law Symposium
We are excited to announce the agenda for Keller and Heckman’s 2024 E-Vapor and Tobacco Law Symposium. Click here to view the program agenda, and don’t forget to register by this Friday for your last chance to save $200!
Register now to join us Monday, January 29 – Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in Las Vegas…
2023 National Youth Tobacco Survey Shows Significant Decline in High School Vaping
On November 2, 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released data from the 2023 National Youth Tobacco Survey (“NYTS”), a cross-sectional, school-based, self-administered, web-based survey of U.S. middle school (grades 6-8) and high school (grades 9-12) students. The NYTS has been conducted periodically during…
Counsel Daniel McGee to Present at FDLI’s Tobacco and Nicotine Products Regulation and Policy Conference
Keller and Heckman Counsel Daniel McGee will present at the Food and Drug Law Institute’s (FDLI) Tobacco and Nicotine Products Regulation and Policy Conference, to be held virtually and in Washington, DC on October 26 – 27, 2023. Daniel will serve as the moderator for the panel, “Surveying the Enforcement Landscape for the U.S. e-Vapor…
2024 E-Vapor and Tobacco Law Symposium
We’re back! Keller and Heckman’s E-Vapor and Tobacco Law Symposium is returning in 2024 for our 8th annual conference. The symposium will be held Monday, January 29 – Tuesday, January 30, 2024, in Las Vegas, NV (right before TPE). Register today to join us for a two-day comprehensive seminar focused on legal and regulatory issues…
Azim Chowdhury Quoted in Law360 Article on Legislation to Watch at Midyear
Keller and Heckman Partner Azim Chowdhury was quoted in the Law360 article, “Product Liability Regulation & Legislation To Watch At Midyear.” The article discusses e-cigarette company Juul’s decision to file an application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for a new device that has been on the market in the U.K. for several…
Azim Chowdhury Quoted in a CSP Magazine Article on 2023 Tobacco Regulations
Keller and Heckman Partner Azim Chowdhury was interviewed for the CSP Magazine article, “Regulations 2023: One Thing After Another.” The article discusses the many regulatory updates coming for tobacco products in 2023, including a likely ban on menthol cigarettes, an effective ban on non-tobacco flavored vapor products, new retail signage requirements, and even the likelihood…