Chairman Richard Burr commends Trump Administration’s meaningful enforcement action to combat the illicit nicotine market, urges acceleration of authorizations so adults seeking legal, smoke-free alternatives have more options   WASHINGTON, D.C.  – In a guest op-ed for The Washington Times , former U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), chairman of the Coalition for Smarter Regulation of Nicotine (Regulate Smarter), praised early enforcement actions by the Trump Administration cra

Welcome to the latest edition of Regulate Smarter’s “Member Spotlight,” a weekly segment where we go in-depth on the priorities and background of our members. This week, we look at the Northeast Wholesalers Association  (NEWA), the regional trade association representing the interests of corporations and individuals involved in the manufacturing, sales, and distribution of convenience products across the 11 states that make up the Northeast: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Mary

The bipartisan government funding legislation includes $200 million of dedicated tobacco user fees for enforcement activities related to illicit e-cigarettes, vapes, and other electronic nicotine delivery systems alongside authorities to destroy illegal products WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, former U.S. Senator Richard Burr (R-NC), chairman of the Coalition for Smarter Regulation of Nicotine (Regulate Smarter), praised the funding to combat the illicit nicotine crisis and new des

In a new letter to U.S. Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Marty Makary, U.S. Senator Tom Cotton (R-AR) highlighted the importance of not only increased enforcement but also additional authorization of smoke-free products. This approach is in line with the priorities of Regulate Smarter, and a welcome step from a leading lawmaker. Cotton urged immediate action “to curb distribution of illicit Chinese e-cigarettes” while also “increas[ing] the number of regulated Ameri