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 U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has denied marketing rights for the Blu disposable classic tobacco-flavored 2.4% nicotine e-cigarette, according to a recent agency announcement. The product, produced by Fontem US, cannot be legally marketed in the United States.
The Perak state government expects to review a complete working paper on banning the sale of electronic cigarettes (vapes) at its State Executive Council meeting early next month. State Health Committee chairman A. Sivanesan stated that the proposed move will focus on restricting local authorities from issuing new vape sales licenses.
A new bill has been introduced in the provincial legislature of Mendoza, Argentina, that aims to prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes (vapes) in all enclosed public and collective spaces. The initiative, presented by Senator Sergio Márquez, seeks to close a significant legal loophole that currently allows vaping in places like offices, schools, and restaurants, […]
The city of Iași is set to become the second major city in Romania to restrict smoking and vaping in certain public spaces, following a similar move by Cluj. The Iași City Hall has prepared a draft resolution that aims to prohibit these activities to protect public health.
After years of fighting against the sale of unauthorized disposable e-cigarettes in the United States, British American Tobacco (BAT) is preparing a strategic U-turn. The tobacco giant plans to test-launch its first new disposable vape product, the Vuse One, in the U.S. market, despite not yet having received a marketing license from the Food and […]
Indonesian state-owned railway company PT Kereta Api Indonesia (KAI) has firmly rejected a proposal from a House of Representatives (DPR) member to reintroduce dedicated smoking carriages on its trains. KAI emphasized its commitment to maintaining a 100% smoke-free environment on all its services, a policy that has been in effect since March 1, 2012.
The Malaysian Ministry of Health is finalizing a detailed report on a proposed ban of e-cigarettes and vapes, which will be presented to the Cabinet, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad has confirmed. He stated that the government’s direction is clearly towards a ban, emphasizing, “It is no longer a question of if we […]
Indonesia’s National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has stated it will not follow Singapore’s hardline approach of banning vapes and treating their use as a narcotics-level offense. Instead, the BNN will focus on tightening supervision of vape liquids to prevent them from containing dangerous and illicit substances.
Six months after France implemented a ban on disposable e-cigarettes, these popular “puffs” remain widely accessible through non-compliant grocery stores, vape shops, and a thriving online black market. Despite the law, which took effect on February 25th, many retailers continue to sell the banned products, often openly, while new devices designed to circumvent the regulation […]
A draft bill from Spain’s Ministry of Health, led by the far-left Sumar party, has ignited a significant dispute in Brussels. The proposal aims to impose sweeping restrictions, including a ban on all vape flavors except tobacco and a nicotine cap that would effectively outlaw oral nicotine pouches. However, the plan has stalled amid strong […]