2026 Trends in Federal, State and Local Government Enforcement

  • Examine emerging enforcement priorities affecting the tobacco industry at the federal, state, and local levels, including clarified FDA enforcement priorities, state enforcement actions, state directories, flavors and youth access concerns, and marketing restrictions.
  • Highlight business opportunities created by this disruptive landscape, such as product innovation, harm-reduction strategies, new markets shaped by evolving enforcement and regulatory frameworks, and engagement with trade partners.
  • Discuss practical compliance strategies and risk-mitigation approaches for manufacturers, distributors, and retailers navigating divergent and rapidly changing tobacco and nicotine regulations.

Moderator: Angela Ho-Chen, Managing Counsel – Regulatory, Reynolds American