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 Wisconsin Department of Revenue will begin issuing fines of $1,000 per day for each unlisted hemp vaping device offered for sale starting September 1. This enforcement rollout applies state directory requirements to non-nicotine hemp products, escalating financial liabilities for non-compliant businesses across the state.
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) has called on the World Health Organization’s Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) to align its nicotine policies with verified science rather than abstinence-only ideology.
The FDA recently released a downloadable one-page list of vaping products authorized for legal sale in the United States. Intended as a resource for retailers, the list purportedly includes “48 tobacco-and-menthol-flavored e-cigarettes and devices” granted marketing orders as of May 2026.
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorized Juul Labs to sell an updated version of its e-cigarette, featuring an optional age-verification system. This decision marks the first time the company has received federal permission to launch a new device since its initial debut over a decade ago.
The Fresno City Council voted 6-1 to establish a tobacco retailer licensing program. This initiative targets the sale of prohibited and illegal tobacco products, including flavored vapes, by enforcing compliance among the city’s estimated 550 retailers.
A global analysis by the Cochrane research network has established that smokers who use nicotine-containing e-cigarettes are statistically more likely to quit than those relying on traditional nicotine patches, gum, or behavioral support alone.
The European Commission is moving forward with updates to the Tobacco Taxation Directive to curb nicotine consumption across the bloc. This initiative targets the rapid growth of vapes and heated tobacco products, aiming to reduce smoking rates to under 5% by 2040.
A nationwide study by the AC Camargo Cancer Center and research firm Nexus has revealed that young Brazilians aged 16 to 24 smoke at higher rates than any other age group. The data shows that 19% of this demographic actively smoke traditional or electronic cigarettes, exceeding the national average of 17%.
The Vietnamese Ministry of Health has proposed a draft bill to outlaw the sale of e-cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and novel tobacco alternatives. This legislative push aims to restrict tobacco access and prevent early nicotine initiation among children and adolescents.
The U.S. Department of Justice has declined to appeal a federal court ruling that restricts the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from imposing civil money penalties on retailers selling unauthorized tobacco products. The decision weakens federal oversight of illegal flavored e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches.