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.
A major new peer-reviewed study has found that e-cigarettes (vapes) and heated tobacco products (HTPs) can reduce a user’s exposure to harmful and potentially harmful chemicals by more than 90% compared to traditional combustible cigarettes. The research, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, provides a comprehensive analysis of empirical data from […]
If you’re a driver in Michigan who vapes or smokes, you’ve likely wondered about the specific rules of the road. Can you use your vape pen during your commute on I-96? Is it legal to light up a cigarette while driving through the Upper Peninsula? The answer is a nuanced one, shaped by a combination […]
A group of Wisconsin vape shop owners, organized as WiscoFAST, is anxiously awaiting a federal judge’s ruling on their lawsuit against a new state law set to ban most vaping products by September 1st. The law restricts sales to only those products that have received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a […]
In the annals of American enterprise, few industries have risen as quickly or faced such a precipitous, policy-driven fall as the independent vape shop. For a brief, vibrant period, these storefronts were beacons of a modern American dream—started by former smokers turned evangelists, hobbyists turned innovators, and entrepreneurs who saw a genuine opportunity to offer […]
The regulatory landscape for tobacco and vaping products across the United States remains in a constant state of flux, with local, state, and federal bodies continually reviewing and updating legislation. July 2025 has been a particularly active month, with significant developments in states from Maine to Wisconsin. These changes reflect an ongoing effort to address […]
Wisconsin lawmakers are circulating a bill that would create a separate, lower excise tax rate for certain alternative tobacco products, such as heated tobacco products (HTPs), which are deemed to pose a lower health risk than traditional cigarettes. The legislation, proposed by Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) and Rep. Chanz Green (R-Grand View), aims to […]
The Philippines’ Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has implemented stricter regulations on the advertising and importation of vape products through two new Department Administrative Orders (DAOs) released on August 1st. These measures aim to enhance youth protection and ensure product quality in the local market.
Indiana’s state cigarette tax revenue more than doubled in July, soaring by 112.7% compared to the same month last year, following a significant tax increase. Data from the State Budget Agency shows Indiana collected $40.2 million in cigarette taxes in July, up from $18.9 million in July 2024.
The UK’s ban on disposable vapes, effective from June 1, 2025, has fundamentally reshaped the next-generation nicotine category for convenience store retailers. As the dust settles, understanding the nuances of what remains is more critical than ever. Which products are consumers turning to? Where are the new profit opportunities? And how has the flavor landscape […]
A new bill has been introduced in the Argentine Senate aiming to further restrict the use of vaping products, with a primary focus on preventing underage access. The proposal seeks to explicitly ban the sale and free distribution of these products to minors, establish penalties including fines and closures for non-compliance, and implement a total […]