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 Texas State Legislature has passed a revised version of Senate Bill 2024 (SB 2024), which regulates the marketing, advertising, sale, and distribution of e-cigarette products in the state. After intense debate and opposition that nearly led to a ban on virtually all mass-market vaping products, lawmakers reached a compromise that specifically targets prefilled disposable […]
A coalition of 13 Indonesian civil society organizations, including the Center for Indonesia’s Strategic Development Initiatives (CISDI) and the Indonesian Youth Council for Tactical Changes (IYCTC), has issued an open letter urging social media influencers to cease promoting vape products to children and adolescents. Mouhamad Bigwanto, Chairman of the Indonesian Health Policy Space (RUKKI), stated […]
Responsible Vaping Ireland (RVI), the national trade association for vape retailers, is urgently calling on the Irish Minister for Health and the Oireachtas Health Committee to conduct pre-legislative scrutiny of the proposed Public Health (Nicotine Inhaling Products) Bill 2025. RVI argues that the government’s decision to potentially bypass this crucial step risks devastating small businesses […]
The President of the Malaysian Organisation of Vape Entities (MOVE), Samsul Kamal Ariffin, is advocating for stricter regulation and enforcement of vape products rather than outright bans, arguing that prohibition is not the most effective solution to address public health concerns. He emphasized that many Malaysians use vaping as a less harmful alternative to quit […]
The Perak state government in Malaysia is currently deliberating a potential ban on the sale of electronic cigarettes (vapes), according to Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Saarani Mohamad. No final decision has been made, as several factors require careful consideration, including discussions with the Vape Traders Association, from whom Saarani has received a meeting request.
Switzerland’s Federal Councils are set to ban disposable electronic cigarettes, commonly known as “Puff Bars.” Following the National Council’s approval in June 2024, the Council of States (Ständerat) also voted in favor of the ban on Wednesday, with 19 votes to 11 and 3 abstentions. Refillable, rechargeable e-cigarettes will be exempt from this prohibition.
The Bulgarian Parliamentary Committee on Economic Policy and Innovation has approved at its second reading a bill to amend the Act on Tobacco and Related Products, which includes a complete ban on the sale, use, and advertising of vapes for minors. The bill also proposes similar restrictions on energy drinks consumed by children.
A new bill has been introduced in the legislature of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, proposing a ban on the use of electronic cigarettes and vapers in all enclosed public access spaces, workplaces, and collective environments. The initiative, presented by legislator Natalia Dziakowski of the Bloque Acuerdo Cívico UCR-Gen, aims to strengthen public health policies focused […]
The Spanish government is preparing to expand its list of public places where smoking traditional cigarettes and using vapes (e-cigarettes) will be prohibited, El Pais reports. This move aims to ensure healthier and more comfortable spaces for the entire population, with a particular focus on protecting vulnerable groups like children and pregnant women.
Uruguay has reinstated a comprehensive ban on the importation and sale of heated tobacco products and e-cigarettes (vapes), revoking a 2021 decree that had previously allowed their commercialization. The announcement was made by Laura Llambí, director of Uruguay’s National Tobacco Control Program.