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.
The Sea Bright Borough Council has adopted a new ordinance prohibiting the operation of tobacco establishments, vape shops, and the sale of THC products within the town’s boundaries. The measure, which took effect immediately upon its adoption on August 19th, aims to promote public health and safety by restricting businesses primarily associated with tobacco and […]
A recent column in The Telegraph by journalist Liz Hoggard suggests that the trend of smoking is returning “with new force,” both in cinema and in real life among celebrities and the general public. This observation is supported by a study published in March, which indicated that from 2020 to 2024, smoking rates in England […]
Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) chairperson Fayyaz Ismail has announced that a future MDP government would consider reversing the country’s ban on vaping and reducing the import duty on cigarettes, contingent on public support for such moves. Speaking at the opposition party’s National Assembly, Fayyaz pledged to “correct the mistakes” of the current administration if the […]
German customs authorities have dispatched plainclothes officers to conduct spot checks on e-cigarette booths at the InterTabac 2025 trade fair in Dortmund. The enforcement action specifically targets vape products that are missing the required tax stamps.
Malaysia’s plan to raise cigarette excise taxes to discourage smoking and boost revenue could backfire, warn policy experts. Without a significant crackdown on the existing black market and smarter regulation of alternatives like vapes, such a move risks fueling illicit trade and reducing overall tax collection.
Following the implementation of new restrictions on September 1st that effectively ban the sale of most vaping products in Wisconsin, a survey of readers reveals overwhelming opposition to the law. The new regulation, which creates a state-managed directory, prohibits the sale of any vape products that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is launching a new pilot program that will ease the research burden on nicotine pouch manufacturers, according to internal meeting transcripts reviewed by Reuters. This move is the first clear indication of a softer regulatory approach towards smoking alternatives under the Trump administration, potentially speeding up market access […]
The link between the fashion world and cigarettes has long been an undeniable, if unhealthy, pairing. From fashion editors taking a moment’s peace between shows to celebrities at afterparties and models on the runway, nicotine has been a pervasive accessory. However, the chic facade crumbles under the weight of overwhelming evidence: smoking combustible cigarettes is […]
The Decatur City Council has voted to pass an ordinance establishing a local excise tax on vaping products sold within the city limits. The new levy is set at 10 cents per milliliter on vape products sold or delivered in Decatur. By passing this local tax before the state’s October 1, 2025, deadline, the city […]
The Muscle Shoals City Council has unanimously passed a new tax on all vape products sold, distributed, or delivered within the city and its police jurisdiction. The tax, which could go into effect by the end of 2025, is intended to generate revenue for the city’s general fund to support operations like infrastructure and roads.