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Tobacco Industry Monitoring (TIM) Alert
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Excerpt from the Nov 13, 2026 TIM Alert
CIGARS
Swisher Sweets announced a new limited-edition flavor on Instagram, Vanilla Berry, for their Leaf cigarillos line.
ENDS
According to reports, Juul has won an initial patent infringement claim against Glas, originally filed in September 2025. An International Trade Commission (ITC) judge recommended restricting import and sale of Glas products. This could lead to the removal of Glas e-cigarettes from the market, despite FDA authorization. Details regarding the initial determination have not been made public, and this case is still under review.