Entries by Matthew Ma

UK Budget 2023: No Tax on Disposable Vapes

According to the annual YouGov youth survey conducted by Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) in March and published on July 7th, teen vaping and experimentation via disposable vapes have increased. The survey reported that current vaping among UK children aged 11-17 has risen from 4% in 2020 to 7% in 2022. Additionally, the percentage […]

ELFBAR Reveals Details of Refusal of BAT Acquisition for the First Time

HeavenGift revealed that BAT had proposed to acquire ELFBAR in August 2022. After four months of negotiations, HeavenGift rejected the acquisition proposal. In February of this year, HeavenGift’s subsidiary, ELFBAR, was found to have “excessive e-liquid” in the UK market, which experts believe is a common strategy in the international tobacco industry known as “acquisition […]

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Vaping Laws in Arizona – Is it Legal to Vape in Arizona?

Vaping is legal in Arizona, but there are specific regulations in place regarding the legal age, public spaces, and school grounds. It’s important to familiarize yourself with local regulations and adhere to them while using vaping devices. As vaping laws continue to evolve, staying informed about any changes will help you remain compliant and enjoy […]

Public Health Experts in Pakistan Call for Ban on E-Cigarettes

In Pakistan, public health experts are calling for a ban on e-cigarettes and other novel tobacco products due to their potential risks to both users and non-users. The seminar, organized by Blue Veins and Lady Reading Hospital, emphasized the need for policies and regulations to restrict the use and marketing of these products to protect […]

Australia Considers Crackdown on E-cigarette Industry

The Australian government is planning to impose stricter regulations on the electronic cigarette industry to combat the rampant smuggling, illegal sales, and underage addiction of e-cigarettes. The industry has been operating with minimal government oversight, and the government is now considering measures such as new taxes, plain packaging, border checks, strict police scrutiny, and even […]

Lincolnshire Trading Standards seize 5,000 illegal vapes

Lincolnshire Trading Standards has stepped up its efforts to crack down on non-compliant vapes being sold in the county. The service has seized more than 5,000 illegal vapes, which were either oversized, contained excessive amounts of nicotine, or were being sold to children. Of the 5,417 unsafe products that were removed from the market between […]

What are PG and VG and How to Use Them?

In the world of vaping, two essential components make up the base of most e-liquids: Propylene Glycol (PG) and Vegetable Glycerin (VG). These two ingredients play a crucial role in determining the overall vaping experience, from flavor intensity to vapor production.