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 Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) of East Java has issued Fatwa No. 1 of 2026, declaring both the abuse of e-cigarettes for drug consumption and the act of vaping in public spaces haram. Effective July 1, the religious decree aims to assist law enforcement in preventing the spread of drug-laced vape products across the region, […]
The French National Health Insurance (Cnam) has recommended a permanent ban on tobacco sales to anyone born after 2009. Published in its annual report on July 2, this proposal aims to eliminate youth smoking but faces immediate resistance from retail lobbies and complex European Union tax negotiations. This recommendation could mark a shift in French […]
The Armenian National Assembly approved amendments to the Tax Code on July 3, setting higher excise tax rates for tobacco, alcohol, and electronic cigarettes from 2027 to 2029. Economist Grant Mikaelyan stated on July 17 that the reform serves a dual fiscal and social purpose, with retail prices expected to rise by up to 13% […]
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has assumed regulatory authority over synthetic nicotine, closing a loophole used by e-cigarette manufacturers to keep flavored products on shelves. This shift, enacted through a federal spending bill, allows the agency to target illegally marketed products.
The Federal Trade Commission has warned the parent company of Fifty Bar, a MAGA-branded disposable e-cigarette maker, over deceptive “Made in America” marketing. This regulatory action comes as federal officials target illicit, Chinese-sourced vaping products entering the U.S. market.
The British Columbia Supreme Court has cleared the way for a nationwide class action lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL Labs Inc. and its associate, Altria Group Inc. Justice Christopher Giaschi ruled that the case can proceed on behalf of Canadian consumers who have used JUUL products since 2018.
Australia’s daily smoking rate has dropped to its lowest point on record, according to data from the 2025 National Drug Strategy Household Survey. The survey, which gathered responses from over 17,500 participants aged 14 and older, shows that daily smoking in this demographic fell to 5.6% in 2025, down from 8.3% in the 2022–23 period.
The legal battle over local tobacco control in Oregon has reached a decisive turning point. By declining to review the latest challenge to Multnomah County’s ordinance, the Oregon Supreme Court has left a prior Court of Appeals ruling intact. This decision removes the final major legal obstacle to implementing flavored tobacco bans in both Multnomah […]
Mexico’s constitutional ban on e-cigarettes has failed to reduce usage, shifting the entire market into the hands of illicit smugglers. Six months into the prohibition, approximately 2.5 million vaping devices remain in circulation across the country, according to industry data.
The Gabonese government has introduced a revised tax scale for alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and electronic cigarettes under the Amending Finance Law (LFR) 2026. This fiscal adjustment comes as Parliament reviews a massive 863 billion FCFA budget cut, forcing the state to secure alternative revenue streams to offset declining oil revenues.