Keller and Heckman's E-Vapor and Tobacco Law Symposium is returning in 2025 for the 9th annual conference. The symposium will be held Monday, January 27 - Tuesday, January 28, 2025, in Las Vegas, NV. This two-day comprehensive seminar is designed to provide in-depth knowledge on legal, regulatory, and scientific issues that are essential for tobacco, nicotine, and CBD/hemp product manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and retailers.
This symposium invites experts from various fields, including law and academic research. Dr. Brian King, Director of the FDA Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), is also invited to attend and deliver a speech. 2Firsts is the sole official media partner of this symposium.
Symposium Focuses on the Most Cutting-Edge Issues of the Day
· New legislation, regulation, and enforcement of ENDS and oral nicotine products, including the upcoming extension of the California flavor ban to online sales
· FDA Litigation Update: Where does the industry stand with MDO challenges following the 5th Circuit and Chevron decisions, and the upcoming Supreme Court decision in Triton
· New state laws (PMTA registries, local flavor bans, licensing requirements, and state enforcement actions, including AG subpoenas against vapor companies)
· The role of ENDS flavors in smoking cessation: Evidence from longitudinal and cross-sectional studies
· The importance of quantifying the risk to youth associated with your ENDS products
· U.S. ITC: RJ Reynold’s PACT Act and patent challenges against disposables – what’s next?
· PACT Act Compliance and Update on Increased Enforcement
· FDA’s Tobacco Product Manufacturing Practices (TPMP) Rule
· Upcoming Federal ban on menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars
· FDA's new guidance and proposed rulemakings
· Enforcement update: How to protect your company and brand
· U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Import Requirements for ENDS and Related Products
· Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) and Substantial Equivalence (SE) Report strategies for small businesses
· Marketing plans, post-market surveillance, and youth-access prevention strategies
· FDA Remote Regulatory Assessments (RRAs) and inspections
· EU, Canada, and global regulatory update for ENDS and nicotine pouches
· Updates on CBD/hemp, Delta-8 THC, THCA, and cannabis regulation
· Case study: Evidence of switching and cigarette reduction over time, label comprehension and usability, abuse liability, behavioral intentions, and risk perceptions in relation to a disposable ENDS in one tobacco and four non-tobacco flavor variant
· ...and much more!
The Symposium Brings Together Experts Across Regulation, Law, Compliance, Science, and Technology
This seminar gathers distinguished experts from diverse fields, including regulatory agencies, law, compliance, science, and technology, providing attendees with cutting-edge research findings and insights from various disciplines.
Featured speakers include:
- Dr. Brian King, Director of the FDA Center for Tobacco Products (CTP), MPH, PhD
- Azim Chowdhury, Partner, Keller and Heckman LLP
- David Ettinger, Partner, Keller and Heckman LLP, Shanghai Representative Office
- Ales Bartl, Partner, Keller and Heckman LLP, Brussels Office
- Neelam Gil, Attorney, Keller and Heckman LLP
- Martin Steinbauer, Chief Engineer and Co-Founder, Sky X Group
- Peter Quinter, U.S. Customs and International Trade Attorney
- Dr. Jessica Zdinak, Chief Research Officer, CEO, Applied Research and Analysis LLC
- Dr. Willie J. McKinney, CEO and Board-Certified Toxicologist (DABT), McKinney Regulatory Science Advisors
- Dr. Charlene Liu, President and Chief Scientist, Riskwise Solution
(For the complete list of speakers, please refer to the agenda at official website.)
2Firsts Named Exclusive Official Media Partner of the Symposium
As a globally recognized media and consultancy in the NGP sector, 2Firsts holds unparalleled influence in China’s supply chain and the global market. In the field of regulatory and compliance policy research, 2Firsts has long been committed to advancing research and practical applications in compliance. Through its close connections with global regulators, research institutions, and law firms, 2Firsts has been at the forefront of promoting high-quality development in the global NGP industry and advancing the cause of Tobacco Harm Reduction (THR) worldwide.
The selection of 2Firsts as the exclusive official media partner for the E-Vapor and Tobacco Law Symposium reflects a shared vision between the two parties regarding compliance and industry development, as well as a strong commitment to a synergistic partnership. With 2Firsts’ extensive global media reach, the research outcomes of the symposium will be disseminated more comprehensively, fostering deeper understanding and impact worldwide.
Details
Dates
Monday, January 27 - Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Registration Fees
Standard Registration Rate: $1,199 if registered after December 20
Location
Hilton-Conrad Resorts World Las Vegas
3000 South Las Vegas Boulevard
Las Vegas, NV 89109
About Keller and Heckman
Founded in 1962, Keller and Heckman is an internationally renowned law firm specializing in regulatory law, public policy, and litigation. Its flagship event, the E-Vapor and Tobacco Law Symposium, now in its 9th edition, is highly influential on a global scale.
Keller and Heckman operates offices in Washington, D.C., Brussels, San Francisco, Shanghai, and Boulder.
Website: https://www.khlaw.com
For more information or any inquiries, please contact 2Firsts at info@2firsts.com.
