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 new bill has been introduced in the Municipal Chamber of Americana, Brazil, to prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes (vapes, pods) in all municipal public places, including both open and enclosed collective use environments. The proposal, submitted by Councilor Wagner Rovina, will be voted on in upcoming legislative sessions.
A new Arkansas law, Act 590, is set to significantly limit the sale of vape products across the state, targeting closed-system, single-use disposable vapes and e-liquids containing nicotine. Under the new regulations, vendors will only be permitted to sell products that are either authorized by or currently under review by the U.S. Food and Drug […]
French Polynesia’s Assembly has taken a decisive step towards a complete ban on electronic cigarettes, surpassing the government’s initial regulatory plans. Following an amendment introduced by Senator Lana Tetuanui during the review of an anti-tobacco bill, a new article was added to prohibit the importation and sale of all vaping devices, including “puffs” and e-cigarettes.
Tobacco products across Australia have become significantly more expensive as of today, September 1, following the scheduled bi-annual increase in excise duty rates. The tax charged on an individual cigarette has jumped by almost 10 cents, a move that continues the government’s long-term strategy of raising tobacco costs to discourage smoking.
Singapore is set to implement a significant crackdown on vaping, introducing a suite of harsher penalties for both users and suppliers that will take effect on September 1st. The new measures include increased fines for vape users, mandatory rehabilitation programs for repeat offenders, and severe penalties, including caning and lengthy prison sentences, for those who […]
A new Texas law banning the sale of e-cigarettes containing ingredients from China is set to take effect next week after a federal judge declined to block it. U.S. District Judge Keith Ellison denied a request for a temporary restraining order during an emergency hearing, stating he had not been given sufficient time to weigh […]
UK vape retailer VPZ has accused the government of hypocrisy following the emergence of newspaper photographs showing Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner vaping, while the government simultaneously presses forward with proposals for tighter restrictions on the UK vaping industry. VPZ argues that this highlights a stark contradiction in government policy.
California is moving forward with its plan to establish an official list of approved tobacco products that can be legally sold in the state. The Office of Administrative Law has approved the draft regulations for the California Unflavored Tobacco List (UTL), which will be enforced by the state Attorney General’s office starting January 1, 2026.
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.