Azim Chowdhury, Partner at Keller and Heckman, Delivered Keynote at 2Firsts Compliance Symposium

Jan.16.2025
Azim Chowdhury, Partner at Keller and Heckman, Delivered Keynote at 2Firsts Compliance Symposium
Global tobacco compliance development seminar successfully concluded in Shenzhen, highlighting industry experts' insights on 2025 market regulations and trends.

On January 9, 2025, the 2025 Global NGP Compliance Development Symposium, concluded successfully in Shenzhen. The symposium aimed to promote global compliance development and advocate for companies to actively embrace the new era of compliance. More than 10 well-known compliance experts and industry representatives from China and around the world delivered keynote speeches in a combination of online and offline formats, attracting nearly 200 participants from various sectors, including international tobacco companies, top e-cigarette companies in China, top supply chain companies, and researchers. The conference was organized by 2Firsts, a global leading NGP industry media.

 

Azim Chowdhury, Partner at Keller and Heckman, Delivered Keynote at 2Firsts Compliance Symposium
Azim Chowdhury's speech video | Image source: 2Firsts

 

Azim Chowdhury, a partner at the law firm Keller and Heckman, participated in the symposium and delivered an online presentation titled "Analysis and Prediction of Compliance with the 2025 U.S. Market".

 

Chowdhury reviewed the historical background of FDA regulation of tobacco products, noting that its regulatory scope has expanded to include new products such as e-cigarettes. He emphasized that the standards for PMTA approval are very high, especially for flavored products, which must demonstrate their relative effectiveness in helping adult smokers quit. Additionally, he discussed the importance of scientific evidence and access to devices in obtaining FDA authorization. In conclusion, he summarized FDA's enforcement priorities and urged companies to actively participate in the PMTA process to ensure compliance and avoid enforcement actions.

 

Azim Chowdhury's professional speech at the 2025 Global New Tobacco Compliance Development New Year symposium was highly recognized and warmly received by attendees. After the symposium, attendees provided feedback indicating that the information provided valuable guidance for them to expand into the American market. Additionally, attendees expressed sincere gratitude towards Two Above, recognizing the platform for high-quality compliance communication that greatly facilitated industry-wide communication and interaction, effectively promoting the industry's stable development on the compliance path.

 

As a leading media in the field of new tobacco products (NGP) globally, 2Firsts actively maintains close communication with testing agencies and regulatory bodies to build solid bridges for industry resource sharing and information exchange. In the future, 2Firsts will continue to integrate resources, gather wisdom, and work with industry partners to promote the high-quality development of the global NGP industry, contributing lasting strength to industry innovation breakthroughs and compliance.

 


Regarding Keller and Heckman

 

Keller and Heckman, established in 1962, is an internationally renowned law firm with a strong presence in regulatory law, public policy, and litigation. The firm's "e-cigarette and tobacco law symposium," now in its ninth year, has become a globally influential event.

 

Keller and Heckman law firm has offices in Washington D.C., Brussels, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Boulder.

 

Company website: https://www.khlaw.com.

 

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