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.
A newly published paper in JAMA offers the first clinical recommendations in the United States on using e-cigarettes to help adults quit smoking. Led by Dr. Eleanor Leavens of the University of Kansas Cancer Center, the guidance aims to standardize how clinicians support patients transitioning away from combustible tobacco.
The UK government has announced that selling zero-nicotine vapes and nicotine pouches to anyone under 18 will become a criminal offense starting October 29. This update closes existing loopholes by extending age restrictions to next-generation nicotine products that previously escaped regulation.
The Australian Border Force and 15 federal and state agencies raided more than 100 service stations across Australia on Tuesday. Code-named Operation SHORTHAND, the coordinated sweep targeted the sale of illegal tobacco and vapes, disrupting supply networks linked to organized crime syndicates.
Tobacco giant Imperial Brands is launching a restructuring program that will eliminate thousands of jobs across the United States and Europe. The decision, first reported by Bloomberg, reflects the company’s efforts to cut £320 million in costs by 2030 amid declining global demand for traditional cigarettes.
Naugatuck borough officials have approved Ordinance No. 140, requiring all local retailers selling vape products to secure a license from the police chief by September 1. The measure targets public health concerns and youth vaping by introducing background checks and steep daily fines for non-compliance.
Brazilian lawmakers are debating Bill 2466/26, which proposes a federal ban on the sale, import, and advertising of electronic smoking devices (DEFs). The bill codifies existing regulatory bans into law to address rising vape use among youth.
Health officials in Washington, D.C., warn that tobacco use remains the leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Despite declining smoking rates over recent decades, the evolution of nicotine delivery systems and persistent disparities in tobacco use continue to burden vulnerable populations. Understanding Nicotine Addiction and Product Evolution The commercial tobacco market has […]
State Duma Speaker Vyacheslav Volodin has signaled a potential expansion of Russia’s anti-vaping campaign, following regional bans in five federal subjects. This legislative push occurs alongside upcoming federal licensing requirements, threatening to dismantle a retail sector that serves millions of adult consumers.
The Dunwoody City Council has unanimously approved an ordinance restricting where vape shops can operate. The zoning rules aim to keep these retailers away from children, following similar actions by neighboring municipalities in Georgia.
State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin has urged Russian regional governments to enforce total bans on retail vape sales to protect children. Volodin noted that existing federal restrictions have failed to curb the market, with specialized vape shops decreasing by only 10% over the last year.