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.
Mexico’s Chamber of Deputies has begun the legislative process for a comprehensive presidential initiative aimed at reforming the General Health Law, with a central component being the total prohibition of electronic cigarettes, vapes, and similar devices. The proposal was formally turned over to an internal commission for analysis on Tuesday, September 30th, marking the start […]
The City of Cullman, Alabama, has approved a new local excise tax on vaping products, a strategic move to retain revenue within the city ahead of a new statewide vape tax set to take effect in 2026. The Cullman City Council suspended its typical rules to take immediate action and adopt the ordinance.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has launched a new nationwide initiative aimed at compelling hundreds of thousands of retailers to stop selling illegal vaping products. The campaign is designed to combat the youth vaping crisis and increase “voluntary compliance” among businesses like vape shops, convenience stores, and gas stations by providing clear information […]
The grace period for the New South Wales (NSW) government’s new Tobacco Licensing Scheme has ended, ushering in a new era of stricter enforcement for retailers and wholesalers of tobacco and non-tobacco smoking products, including vapes. As of October 2nd, businesses must hold and display a valid tobacco license to legally sell these products, with […]
Singapore has launched an intensified enforcement blitz against vaping on its public transport network, resulting in more than 60 individuals being caught for possessing or using e-vaporizers in the past six weeks. The initiative, which began in August 2025, is part of a broader nationwide crackdown on vaping, which Prime Minister Wong recently stated would […]
The Malaysian state of Perak will stop issuing new licenses and cease renewing existing licenses for the sale of vapes and electronic cigarettes starting January 2026. Perak Health Committee Chairman A. Sivanesan announced that the state executive council has agreed to this move to protect public health, particularly that of young people.
The Mobile City Council has passed an ordinance to locally collect a new statewide tax on vaping products. This decision follows the passage of a state bill that imposes a 10-cent-per-milliliter charge on these items. Municipalities across Alabama were given the option to either collect this tax themselves or allow the state to collect and […]
The Montgomery City Council has unanimously approved a new local tax on vaping products, a move city leaders say will ensure more revenue stays within the capital city. However, some local vape shop owners are concerned it will hurt their businesses by driving up prices for customers.
In the fiercely competitive disposable vape market, OXBAR, a brand under the well-regarded OXVA umbrella, has launched an ambitious device: the OXBAR Astro Maze 50K. This disposable aims to stand out by packing in features typically reserved for more advanced systems. It boasts a claimed five levels of nicotine adjustment, dual power modes (ECO and […]
Lawmakers in Guam’s 38th Legislature have voiced strong support for a new measure that would impose a tax on vaping products, with the generated revenue intended to fund the island’s Cancer Trust Fund. The proposal, discussed during a regular session on September 29, 2025, aims to address a shortfall in health program funding linked to […]