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 Baton Rouge, Louisiana Metro Council has unanimously passed a new ordinance banning vape and tobacco shops from operating within 500 feet of schools, churches, libraries, daycare centers, public parks, and other vape retailers. The move aims to reduce youth exposure to e-tobacco products.
A Montgomery County Circuit Judge has granted a temporary restraining order (TRO) blocking the state of Alabama from enforcing its stringent new vape law, House Bill 8. The ruling by Judge Monet Gaines on Tuesday provides immediate, though temporary, relief for vape retailers across the state.
While much of the world remains divided over bans, high taxes, and fear-driven anti-smoking campaigns, New Zealand is on track to become one of the first truly smoke-free nations. This remarkable shift hasn’t been driven by punitive crackdowns or moralizing slogans. Instead, it’s the result of science-led harm reduction, a pragmatic policy approach that treats […]
With Smoking Rates Rising and an Uncontrolled Black Market, Prohibition is Failing Public Health
The City of Beckley, West Virginia, has enacted a new ordinance, effective immediately, that imposes strict location restrictions on vape and smoke shops. Passed by the City Council after a second reading, the law aims to protect youth and make communities safer and healthier.
A large-scale review of 52 human studies has provided further evidence that vaping and other non-combustible nicotine products, such as heated tobacco and nicotine pouches, are significantly gentler on oral health than smoking traditional cigarettes. The review, led by German researchers and published in the prestigious Harm Reduction Journal, systematically compared the oral health outcomes of […]
A 19-year-old Australian tourist has been arrested and charged with making a false declaration after attempting to smuggle 41 vape devices into the Cook Islands, where they are a banned product. This marks the first case of its kind to lead to prosecution since the country’s ban on the sale and importation of imitation tobacco […]
The Municipal Chamber of Anápolis, Brazil, has approved a bill to prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes, vaporizers, and hookahs in all collective use environments within the city, including public spaces like squares and parks. The proposal, introduced by Councilor João da Luz, was passed on Monday (12th) and will now be sent to Mayor […]
The Mexican Senate has overwhelmingly approved a major reform to the General Law for Tobacco Control, aiming to significantly reduce public exposure to tobacco and its promotion. The initiative, passed with 97 votes in favor, introduces a comprehensive ban on all forms of tobacco advertising, sponsorship, and promotion.
Major vape manufacturers are leveraging global social media accounts to bypass national regulations designed to prevent marketing to young people, according to a new study. The research, which focused on the global Instagram account of Vuse, the world’s number one vaping brand owned by British American Tobacco (BAT), reveals how high-profile sponsorships, influencer collaborations, and […]