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PRESS RELEASE: Regulate Smarter In The Washington Times: “How Trump Can Fix The Illicit Vaping Crisis”
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
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Member Spotlight: Northeast Wholesalers Association
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
Nov 172 min read


PRESS RELEASE: Regulate Smarter Praises Funding to Combat Illicit Nicotine Crisis Within Bipartisan Continuing Resolution
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
Nov 143 min read


On Smokefree Products, Cotton Praises FDA Enforcement Action, Urges Increased Authorization
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
Nov 71 min read
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