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 vaping industry in the United States continues its rapid evolution, and with it, the legal landscape struggles to keep pace. As of 2025, a complex patchwork of federal, state, and sometimes local regulations governs the sale, marketing, taxation, and use of e-cigarettes and other vapor products. For consumers, retailers, and manufacturers, staying informed about […]
The Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH) is currently in the evaluation phase for smoking product registrations, including for vape products, submitted under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852). Dr. Hairul Nizam Abd Hamid, senior principal assistant director at the MOH’s disease control division, stated that the registration window, open […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has released six updated or new forms required for submitting new tobacco product applications through the Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) and Substantial Equivalence (SE) pathways. Effective July 6, 2025, all applicants must use these revised forms for their submissions. The agency stated that failure to use the […]
The landscape of vaping in the United Kingdom has undergone a seismic shift with the ban on the sale and supply of disposable vapes, effective from June 1, 2025. This landmark legislation, part of the broader Tobacco and Vapes Bill, aims to tackle two primary concerns: the alarming rise in youth vaping and the significant […]
The flow of e-cigarettes from China into the United States, the world’s largest vaping market, has dramatically slowed, with official import data showing a near halt in May 2025. This sharp decline is attributed to a combination of new U.S. tariffs imposed under the Trump administration and intensified crackdowns on unlicensed and illegal e-cigarette products. […]
Russia is considering a proposal to increase fines for smoking in the common areas of apartment buildings by up to 30 times the current penalties. Federation Council member Oleg Golov initiated the suggestion, arguing that the current administrative fines, ranging from 500 to 1,500 rubles, are too insignificant to deter the practice.
The Czech Ministry of Health has introduced draft regulations aimed at significantly tightening restrictions on electronic cigarettes, with a strong focus on preventing youth uptake. The proposed measures, which require European Commission approval, seek to ban e-cigarettes and their refills that resemble toys or sweets, or feature images of animals or characters known to appeal […]
Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has reinforced its comprehensive ban on electronic cigarettes, also known as vapes, in 2024. This decision, unanimously upheld by the agency’s directors, maintains the existing prohibition on the manufacturing, importation, commercialization, distribution, and advertising of these devices, a policy originally established in 2009.
Vape retailers in the Malaysian states of Selangor and Negeri Sembilan are expressing concern over potential state-level bans on the sale of e-cigarettes, fearing substantial financial losses if such measures are implemented without a sufficient transition period. This comes as both state governments are reportedly deliberating prohibitions, following similar moves by other Malaysian states.
As vaping continues to be a prominent alternative to traditional smoking, a frequent and crucial question arises for many users, especially those transitioning: “How many puffs of a vape equal one cigarette?” This seemingly simple question opens up a complex discussion involving nicotine concentrations, device efficiency, inhalation styles, and the fundamental differences in how nicotine […]