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.
In the rapidly evolving landscape of nicotine products, a new category has surged into the mainstream, gaining considerable traction on social media and becoming particularly popular with young men in the U.S.: oral nicotine pouches (ONPs). Leading this boom is Zyn, a brand of small, teabag-like sachets that have become a financial boon for an industry grappling […]
Belarus is set to introduce excise taxes on electronic smoking systems and related products starting in 2026, according to the draft Tax Code for the new year. This move will bring vaping products in line with other “harmful” goods like tobacco and alcohol, which are also slated for tax increases.
The European Union is reportedly considering a ban on filter cigarettes and e-cigarettes as part of a significant push to reduce tobacco use across the bloc. A draft resolution, prepared by the Council of the European Union, also weighs a potential ban on cigarette sales in shops, petrol stations, and kiosks.
Việt Nam is considering a sweeping ban on all investment and business activities related to electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products as part of a major revision to its Investment Law. The proposal, aimed at protecting public health and controlling emerging addictive substances, was discussed at a session of the National Assembly Standing Committee on […]
In a significant development for the U.S. vaping industry, the manufacturers of the popular but unauthorized Elf Bar brand have agreed to a permanent injunction, ceasing the sale and shipment of all their flavored disposable vape products in California. This agreement is the culmination of a nearly two-year legal battle initiated by NJOY, LLC, the […]
The French government has proposed a new tax on vaping products (e-liquids) as part of its 2026 budget draft, a move that would make vaping more expensive for consumers. The proposed tax, presented by Minister Sébastien Lecornu, would be applied to the commonly sold 10-milliliter e-liquid bottles, which typically retail for between €5 and €7.
A new bill has been submitted in the Pakistani Senate aiming to prohibit the sale of e-cigarettes, vapes, and e-shisha to individuals under the age of 18. Tabled by Senator Sarmad Ali, the proposed legislation also calls for a ban on the use of these products in public places and seeks to impose restrictions on […]
South Korea is moving to close a new loophole in its tobacco laws as the industry reportedly shifts to “pseudo-nicotine” to evade an impending crackdown on synthetic nicotine. An amendment to the Tobacco Business Act, which redefines “tobacco” to include products made from synthetic nicotine (such as e-cigarette liquids), has recently passed the parliamentary Strategy […]
Germany’s Bundesrat (Federal Council), representing the country’s federal states, is once again urging for a national ban on single-use disposable e-cigarettes. In a formal statement, the council argues that these products pose a significant threat to the environment and the recycling industry. When improperly discarded in household waste, valuable raw materials like lithium are lost, […]
Health New Zealand (Health NZ) has issued a public Request for Quotation (RFQ) to procure e-cigarette devices and nicotine pods for its 29 government-funded smoking cessation services nationwide. The procurement, announced via New Zealand’s Government Electronic Tenders Service (GETS), is for a one-time distribution to support smokers in a three-month quit attempt.