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 Irish government has confirmed that a new excise tax on vaping products will take effect on November 1st. Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe announced that the tax will be applied at a flat rate of 50 cents per millilitre of e-liquid. This measure, formally part of Budget 2025, was delayed to give the industry adequate […]
The U.S. Department of Justice and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have announced the seizure of more than 2.1 million flavored e-cigarettes in a series of coordinated raids across seven states. This major operation is part of an intensified crackdown on unauthorized vaping products that are being sold without the required premarket authorization from […]
The Mexican federal executive has sent a legislative initiative to the Chamber of Deputies proposing severe penalties, including up to eight years in prison, for anyone who manufactures, distributes, or sells electronic cigarettes, vapes, and similar devices in the country. This move aims to enforce a constitutional reform from December 2024 that prohibits these products.
A new law takes effect in Arizona this Friday, officially raising the minimum legal age to purchase or possess tobacco and vaping products from 18 to 21. The legislation, Senate Bill 1247, was passed in June to bring Arizona into compliance with a federal law enacted in 2019.
Michigan is considering a significant overhaul of its tobacco and nicotine regulations, with both Governor Gretchen Whitmer and state lawmakers proposing new measures to expand the range of taxed products, including e-cigarettes (vapes) and oral nicotine pouches. These initiatives aim to curb youth usage, generate revenue for public health programs, and close existing legal loopholes.
The Malaysian government is planning a phased nationwide ban on all vaping products, aiming to begin implementation as early as mid-2026, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad has announced. “The question is no longer if we ban vaping, but when,” he stated at a press conference.
In the post-disposable ban era of 2025, the UK vaping market is rapidly evolving, with a clear demand for reusable, high-capacity, and user-friendly alternatives. Stepping boldly into this new landscape is the Pyne Pod Click 50K, a device that promises an astonishing puff count, unparalleled convenience with its prefilled pod system, and a host of […]
Several cities across Alabama are moving to impose a new local tax on vaping products, a measure enabled by a recent state law that also requires businesses to obtain permits for vape sales. Municipalities have until October 1st to decide whether to enact their own local tax of 10 cents for every milliliter of vaping […]
The Russian government has approved a bill that will require a license for the sale of all cigarettes and vaping products, with the new regulations set to take effect on March 1, 2026. The move aims to increase market transparency and reduce consumption among teenagers.
The Municipal Chamber of São Luís, Brazil, has approved a new bill that imposes severe penalties on establishments selling electronic cigarettes and similar devices. Under the proposal, introduced by Councilor Marcelo Poeta (PSB), businesses caught selling products such as “vapers,” “vapes,” “pod systems,” and “vaper pens” will have their operating licenses immediately revoked, preventing them […]