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.
Guernsey’s Policy & Resources (P&R) Committee is proposing a new duty on vaping liquid, a move that could nearly double the cost of refills for users. The proposed tax, set at £2.20 per 10ml of vaping liquid, is slated for introduction by October 2026, aligning with a similar vape duty being implemented in the UK.
Health New Zealand is planning to purchase more vaping devices, potentially in the thousands, to distribute to individuals attempting to quit smoking, an expansion of a pilot program that has been running since the beginning of the year. The government health agency has issued a request for quotes (RFQ) to the vaping industry, seeking flavored […]
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 573 into law, a measure designed to provide critical funding to strengthen enforcement of the state’s ban on flavored tobacco products. Authored by Assemblymember Chris Rogers, the new law aims to close enforcement gaps and protect young people from nicotine addiction.
The world is smoking less, but the global tobacco epidemic is far from over, with one in five adults worldwide still addicted to tobacco, according to a new global trends report from the World Health Organization (WHO). While tobacco control efforts have successfully reduced the number of tobacco users from 1.38 billion in 2000 to […]
Europe now has the highest rate of tobacco use in the world, surpassing Southeast Asia, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). The data from 2024 indicates that just under a quarter (24.1%) of people aged 15 and over in the WHO’s broader European region use tobacco. The report also highlights […]
The Malaysian Ministry of Health (KKM) has agreed to raise taxes and set a higher floor price for all vape products, mirroring measures used for traditional cigarettes, in an effort to curb their use, especially among youth. Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni confirmed in the Dewan Rakyat that the ministry had previously proposed increasing […]
Lawmakers in Guam are debating Bill 3-38, landmark legislation that seeks to establish a comprehensive licensing and tax structure for electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), including vaping devices and e-cigarette products. The bill, authored by Senator Joe San Agustin, is positioned as a crucial first step to regulate a previously uncontrolled industry, with a dual […]
The seaside town of Sea Bright, New Jersey, has enacted sweeping legislation that prohibits the establishment of new tobacco and vape stores and bans the sale of all THC products within the borough. The new ordinance, which took effect in August, was adopted by the Borough Council following weeks of public consultation and debate.
Most Irish retailers will face no new direct administrative obligations under the upcoming e-liquid excise tax, set to take effect on November 1st, according to the Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA). The association clarified that, similar to the introduction of the Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax, the legal responsibility for the new excise will primarily […]
In Colombia, smoking is strictly prohibited in the common areas of residential buildings and complexes. According to Law 1335 of 2009, spaces such as hallways, lobbies, social rooms, elevators, reception areas, stairs, parking garages, and gyms must be maintained as 100% smoke-free environments. The Ministry of Health has also provided signage guidelines for these “smoke-free” […]