Judge Finds FDA Ignored Evidence In Deeming Premium Cigars Subject To Regulation

Mealey's (July 12, 2022, 11:34 AM EDT) -- WASHINGTON, D.C. — A District of Columbia federal judge on July 5 granted in part three tobacco industry associations’ motion for summary judgment on claims that the Food and Drug Administration acted arbitrarily by deeming premium cigars subject to regulation without acknowledging evidence that suggested that the cigars did not pose a public health risk and ordered further briefing on whether that decision should be vacated or remanded without vacatur....