Entries by Matthew Ma

Expert Reveals Alternative Tobacco Products Have Lower Toxin Levels Than Cigarettes

A public health specialist, Dr. Tri Budi Bhaskara, has found that the use of alternative tobacco products such as electronic cigarettes (vapes) and vaping products has effectively reduced the number of smokers in several countries, including Sweden and Japan. This decrease in smokers correlates with a reduction in the incidence of smoking-related diseases.

Kazakhstan Enforces E-Cigarette Ban, Man Convicted for Illegal Sales

The press service of the Astana prosecutor’s office has reported that a local resident has been sentenced to a restriction of freedom for selling vaping liquids worth 64 million tenge ($120,000 USD). The man had organized a workshop to produce nicotine-containing liquids, which he then sold in several stores.

Indiana Senator Introduces Generational Tobacco Ban Bill

Indiana State Sen. Ed Charbonneau, R-Valparaiso, has introduced a bill that aims to implement a generational tobacco ban in the state. If passed, SB 322 would prohibit anyone born after June 30, 2004, from purchasing tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, or e-liquids in Indiana.

Rules of Smoking and Vaping on Stage in the UK

The United Kingdom has had a ban on smoking in enclosed workplaces since July 1, 2007, with England being the last to enact the ban following the Health Act 2006. Scotland implemented the ban in March 2006, while Wales and Northern Ireland followed suit in April 2007. However, the regulations surrounding smoking and vaping on […]

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Dallas Expands Smoking Ban to Include Vaping

The Dallas City Council has officially approved the expansion of the city’s smoking laws to include vaping and the use of electronic devices. This significant move aims to prohibit vaping in the same areas where traditional smoking is already banned. The new rules, which will take effect on December 11, 2025, after a one-year grace […]

Is it Legal to Vape or Smoke on Stage in the USA

Navigating the Legal Landscape of Smoking and Vaping in Theater As an actor or theater professional, you may wonder about the legality of smoking or vaping on stage as part of a performance. Can you light up a cigarette or puff on an e-cig to bring your character to life? The answer, it turns out, […]

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Australia Perth Council Considers Expanding Smoke-Free Zones

The City of Vincent, an inner-city council located just 3km from Perth’s CBD, is contemplating the expansion of smoke-free zones as a response to the worrying increase in vape popularity. The council, which banned smoking in five town centres in late 2022, now considers vaping to be more prevalent than traditional cigarette smoking.

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Philippines DTI Enforces Regulations on Vape and HTP

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has begun implementing regulations on Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products, as well as Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs), in line with DAO No. 22-06 (2022) and DAO No. 24-02 (2024). The DTI mandates businesses to obtain a valid Philippine Standard (PS) License for all covered products by December 31, […]