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.
Revised Structure Replaces Sales Tax with Specific Excise Duties on Cigarettes, E-Cigarettes, and DevicesThe government of Bhutan has announced a significant revision to its taxation framework for tobacco and vaping products, which is set to take effect early next year. The new structure replaces the existing sales tax system with a combination of customs duties, […]
Harsher Penalties, Including Revocation of Permits and Re-Entry Bans, to Take Effect September 1st Foreigners caught vaping in Singapore will face significantly harsher sanctions, including the potential revocation of residency permits, deportation, and a ban on re-entry, under a strict new policy effective September 1st. The Ministry of Health (MOH) and Ministry of Home Affairs […]
The government of Macau is exploring a full ban on the possession of e-cigarettes, a move that would significantly tighten its already strict tobacco control laws. While the manufacturing, sale, and import of vapes are already prohibited, the Health Bureau is now studying this further restriction in response to strong public feedback favoring stricter regulations.
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (Cosatu) has presented its submission to Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Health, throwing its full support behind the long-overdue Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill. The trade union federation hails the bill as a critical tool to reduce the devastating toll of smoking-related diseases and deaths in […]
The head of Batam’s tourism agency has suggested that Singapore’s recent decision to crack down on vaping and treat it as a “drug issue” could provide a tourism boost for the nearby Indonesian island. Situated less than an hour away by ferry, Batam is being positioned as an “alternative” destination for Singaporeans.
Two of the nation’s largest tobacco companies, Altria and Reynolds American, are moving forward with plans to launch new smokeless alternative products without waiting for formal marketing orders from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The companies argue that the FDA has failed to adhere to statutory deadlines for reviewing new product applications, creating […]
A new bill has been introduced in the Municipal Chamber of Americana, Brazil, to prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes (vapes, pods) in all municipal public places, including both open and enclosed collective use environments. The proposal, submitted by Councilor Wagner Rovina, will be voted on in upcoming legislative sessions.
A new Arkansas law, Act 590, is set to significantly limit the sale of vape products across the state, targeting closed-system, single-use disposable vapes and e-liquids containing nicotine. Under the new regulations, vendors will only be permitted to sell products that are either authorized by or currently under review by the U.S. Food and Drug […]
French Polynesia’s Assembly has taken a decisive step towards a complete ban on electronic cigarettes, surpassing the government’s initial regulatory plans. Following an amendment introduced by Senator Lana Tetuanui during the review of an anti-tobacco bill, a new article was added to prohibit the importation and sale of all vaping devices, including “puffs” and e-cigarettes.
Tobacco products across Australia have become significantly more expensive as of today, September 1, following the scheduled bi-annual increase in excise duty rates. The tax charged on an individual cigarette has jumped by almost 10 cents, a move that continues the government’s long-term strategy of raising tobacco costs to discourage smoking.