Tag: FDA

Out of Home Media Supports HHS Plasma Drive

By Ken Klein, OAAA EVP, Government Affairs   The nation’s health agency has launched a multi-media appeal for plasma donations to help fight the COVID-19 virus. The “donate plasma” call to action will appear on out of home OOH) media displays in more than a dozen top markets for four […]

Court Strikes Warnings for Premium Cigars

A federal judge ruled that regulators “failed to articulate a reasoned basis” for mandating warning labels for premium cigar advertising and packaging. Warnings for premium cigars, which had not gone into effect, were vacated by US District Court Judge Amit P. Mehta on February 3, 2020 (Cigar Association of America […]

Feds Are Watching Vice Marketing; Issue Warnings on Vaping, CBD Claims

Federal regulators warned JUUL Labs to stop implying or claiming that vaping is safer than cigarettes. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) told JUUL to take corrective action in 15 days or face fines. The feds also asked JUUL to show any evidence “that JUUL products pose less risk, are […]

New FDA Rule Regulates E-Cig Advertisement Warnings

By Kerry Yoakum Vice President of Government Affairs, OAAA Advertising for electronic cigarettes that deliver nicotine via vapor is a growing category for out of home advertising. Effective August 10, ads for e-cigarettes must include a warning that nicotine is addictive. New rules from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) require […]