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Altria can’t sell IQOS device in U.S. after ITC ruling stands
Henrico County-based Altria Group Inc. and former subsidiary New York-based Philip Morris International Inc. can no longer sell the IQOS tobacco heating device in the U.S. after the Biden administration’s 60-day administrative review process concluded Monday. On Sept. 29, the U.S. International Trade Commission determined that the IQOS device violated two of rival R.J. Reynolds […]
Altria names two new board members
Henrico County-based Altria Group Inc. announced the elections of two board members Wednesday and its third quarter earnings Thursday. Marjorie M. Connelly and R. Matt Davis joined Altria’s board of directors. “Both Marge and Matt bring a tremendous amount of senior-level public company experience,” Altria Board Chair Kathryn McQuade said in a statement. “I believe […]
FDA authorizes sale of Altria’s IQOS 3 device
The third generation of Altria Group Inc.‘s IQOS tobacco heating system device has been authorized for sale in the United States by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the Henrico County-based company announced Monday. After receiving an application from Philip Morris International, the FDA ruled that IQOS 3 can be sold to adults in the […]
Altria’s tobacco heating system approved as ‘modified risk’ product
Henrico County-based Altria Group Inc.‘s IQOS tobacco heating system will be allowed to be marketed as a “modified risk” product, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ruled Tuesday. IQOS is available in 53 countries, and more than 10 million people have purchased the system, which is marketed to adult smokers seeking to quit cigarettes. According […]
