With over a decade of experience in the e-cigarette industry, Matthew Ma is a seasoned expert in both the manufacturing and usage aspects of vaping products. His extensive background has provided him with a deep understanding of the intricacies and evolving dynamics of e-cigarettes.
Germany’s Bundesrat (Federal Council), representing the country’s federal states, is once again urging for a national ban on single-use disposable e-cigarettes. In a formal statement, the council argues that these products pose a significant threat to the environment and the recycling industry. When improperly discarded in household waste, valuable raw materials like lithium are lost, […]
Health New Zealand (Health NZ) has issued a public Request for Quotation (RFQ) to procure e-cigarette devices and nicotine pods for its 29 government-funded smoking cessation services nationwide. The procurement, announced via New Zealand’s Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS), is for a one-time distribution to support smokers in a three-month quit attempt.
For 2025, the Hyola Ultra 30K Prefilled Pod Kit has emerged as a significant contender, generating considerable buzz with its bold claims and innovative design. Offering an astounding 30,000 puffs, a clever auto-refill system, a powerful rechargeable battery, and a wide array of flavors, the Hyola 30K aims to bridge the gap between the simplicity […]
The UK Labour government has announced proposals to introduce a mandatory licensing system for retailers selling vapes, cigarettes, and other nicotine products. This move aims to close a significant legal loophole where currently any business can sell these items, a situation that ministers argue makes cheap, illicit products too easily accessible to children.
The British Columbia government has introduced what it calls the first legislation of its kind in Canada, the “Vaping Product Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act,” which would enable the province to sue vape manufacturers and wholesalers for “deceptive” marketing practices that cause public health harm.
After months of discussion, the Bowling Green City Council has approved an amended ordinance to regulate tobacco and vape shops within the city. The new rules were passed by a divided 4-2 vote, concluding a six-month moratorium on new vape and tobacco businesses that was enacted in April due to concerns over their proliferation and […]
A new Wisconsin state law that took effect on September 1st is causing significant disruption for vape shop owners, who worry it could force them out of business. The law requires retailers to stock only vaping products that have been officially approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with non-compliance risking fines of […]
Australian states are escalating their fight against a booming illegal tobacco and vape market, with new and proposed laws taking aim not just at retailers but also at the landlords who lease them space. This crackdown comes in response to a sharp increase in illicit tobacco-related crime, including over 250 firebombings of tobacconists across Australia […]
The Malaysian Health Ministry is advancing towards a total ban on electronic cigarettes and vapes, with a proposal expected to be presented to the Cabinet soon for policy approval. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni confirmed the move, emphasizing that it would be implemented carefully and in stages.
The University of Birmingham is set to lead a major new research project, named EVALUATE, to investigate the long-term benefits and harms of vaping on respiratory health. The four-year cohort study, funded by a £1.46 million grant from the Medical Research Council (MRC), aims to address critical unanswered questions about the effects of prolonged e-cigarette […]