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 Northfield, Minnesota, City Council has voted to table a proposed ordinance that would have banned the sale of flavored vaping products and implemented other strict tobacco regulations. The decision to postpone the vote was made to allow city staff and advocates more time to conduct research and work with local businesses who fear the […]
Researchers from the prestigious All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Delhi, have called for the Indian government to re-evaluate its complete ban on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), commonly known as e-cigarettes or vapes. In a commentary published this month in the JCO Global Oncology, oncologists Dr. Abhishek Shankar and Dr. Vaibhav Sahni argue that […]
The Malaysian Health Ministry is committed to a ban on electronic cigarettes or vapes and will present an expert committee’s recommendation to the Cabinet once a comprehensive study is complete, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad has confirmed. “We are committed to this (vape ban); it is no longer a matter of ‘if’,” he […]
If you’re a driver in Indiana who vapes or smokes, you’ve likely wondered about the specific rules of the road. Can you use your vape pen during your commute on I-465? Is it legal to light up a cigarette while driving through the Hoosier State? While Indiana does not have a specific law that explicitly […]
A major new peer-reviewed study has found that e-cigarettes (vapes) and heated tobacco products (HTPs) can reduce a user’s exposure to harmful and potentially harmful chemicals by more than 90% compared to traditional combustible cigarettes. The research, published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, provides a comprehensive analysis of empirical data from […]
If you’re a driver in Michigan who vapes or smokes, you’ve likely wondered about the specific rules of the road. Can you use your vape pen during your commute on I-96? Is it legal to light up a cigarette while driving through the Upper Peninsula? The answer is a nuanced one, shaped by a combination […]
A group of Wisconsin vape shop owners, organized as WiscoFAST, is anxiously awaiting a federal judge’s ruling on their lawsuit against a new state law set to ban most vaping products by September 1st. The law restricts sales to only those products that have received authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a […]
In the annals of American enterprise, few industries have risen as quickly or faced such a precipitous, policy-driven fall as the independent vape shop. For a brief, vibrant period, these storefronts were beacons of a modern American dream—started by former smokers turned evangelists, hobbyists turned innovators, and entrepreneurs who saw a genuine opportunity to offer […]
The regulatory landscape for tobacco and vaping products across the United States remains in a constant state of flux, with local, state, and federal bodies continually reviewing and updating legislation. July 2025 has been a particularly active month, with significant developments in states from Maine to Wisconsin. These changes reflect an ongoing effort to address […]
Wisconsin lawmakers are circulating a bill that would create a separate, lower excise tax rate for certain alternative tobacco products, such as heated tobacco products (HTPs), which are deemed to pose a lower health risk than traditional cigarettes. The legislation, proposed by Sen. Patrick Testin (R-Stevens Point) and Rep. Chanz Green (R-Grand View), aims to […]