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.
Australian health authorities are issuing a strong reminder to the public that nicotine pouches are classified as prescription-only medicines and cannot be legally sold by general retail outlets or tobacconists. This comes amidst a noted increase in the illegal advertising and online sale of these products, many of which are being imported from overseas. The Therapeutic Goods […]
If you’re a driver in the UK who vapes or smokes, you’ve likely wondered about the specific rules of the road. Can you use your vape pen during your commute? Is it legal to light up a cigarette on the motorway? While there is no single law that explicitly prohibits the act of smoking a […]
The Virginia Roanoke City Council is considering a proposal to impose a $20,000 annual operation fee on specialty vape shops. The measure, introduced by Councilman Phazhon Nash, would apply to businesses that primarily sell vaping products, not to convenience stores or gas stations that also sell them.
A new Mississippi law, House Bill 916, will take full effect on October 1st, restricting the sale of all vape products in the state to only those authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This measure aims to align the state’s retail market with federal standards and curb the sale of unregulated products.
Russia’s consumer protection agency, Rospotrebnadzor, has banned the sale of vapes and energy drinks under a single brand name. The decision follows an investigation prompted by the Prosecutor General’s Office after public activists raised concerns that promoting energy drinks under the same brand as vapes violates the law against promoting nicotine-containing products.
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has cracked down on a major distributor of unregulated vapes, blocking it from using its services for business shipments in a significant blow to the multi-billion dollar illicit e-cigarette industry. This action, revealed in letters reviewed by Reuters, stands to benefit large tobacco companies like Altria and British American Tobacco […]
Juul Labs has escalated its legal battle with competitors NJOY and its parent company, Altria, by filing new patent infringement complaints with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) and the U.S. District Court for the District of Arizona. The latest lawsuits allege that the NJOY DAILY vapor product infringes on a patent owned by Juul […]
As the UK vaping landscape undergoes a significant transformation following the ban on disposable vapes, users and retailers are eagerly seeking the next generation of convenient, compliant, and satisfying alternatives. Stepping into this new arena is Fumot, a brand known for its bold flavors, with one of its first prefilled pod kits to hit UK […]
Vapers in the United Kingdom are facing a significant price hike on e-liquids, with a new government-imposed vape duty set to take effect in October 2026. The tax will add a flat rate of 22p for every milliliter of vape liquid, a move that will dramatically increase costs for consumers, particularly those who buy larger, […]
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 […]