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.
NJOY LLC, a subsidiary of tobacco giant Altria Group, has filed a federal lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), accusing the agency of unlawfully delaying its review of applications to market flavored e-cigarettes. The lawsuit, filed on August 21, 2025, in the Western District of Louisiana, argues that the FDA’s inaction has […]
Singapore’s Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) has significantly intensified border checks to curb the smuggling of electronic cigarettes (vapes), detecting 184 cases and seizing over 850 vape products and related items within the first five days of the new measures.
The Russian government commission on legislative activity has supported an initiative to ban the sale of cigarettes and vapes at public transport stops. The proposal, introduced by the Duma of the Khabarovsk Krai, aims to extend existing prohibitions on tobacco and nicotine sales, which already cover public transport vehicles and major transit hubs like train […]
The Malaysian state of Sarawak is formulating a new law to implement an outright ban on the sale and use of all vaping devices and electronic cigarettes. State Minister for Women, Community Wellbeing, and Family Development, Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, announced that her ministry is preparing a Cabinet paper on the matter and is consulting […]
Russian President Vladimir Putin has supported a proposal to grant regions the authority to implement a complete ban on the sale and distribution of vapes (e-cigarettes). The idea was presented by Gleb Nikitin, the governor of the Nizhny Novgorod region, who expressed his region’s readiness to become a pilot for the initiative.
A bipartisan panel in the Georgia House of Representatives is exploring new measures to curb smoking and vaping, with a tax increase being the main proposal. The state’s current cigarette tax of 37 cents per pack is the second-lowest in the nation, far below the national average of $1.97.
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.