WASHINGTON -- In the wake of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) “deeming” regulations going into effect Aug. 8, 2016, much of the conversation has centered on how the rule will affect the electronic cigarette and vaping industry. But with similarly strict regulations over cigars, and the announcement that the agency also intends to propose a rule that would ban the use of flavors in cigars, there’s as many—if not more—problems that might arise with the cigar segment.
Here are four of the most pressing concerns for cigars once deeming goes into effect ...