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.
Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Health, Erkin Checheybaev, has called for an increase in excise taxes on tobacco products to improve public health, particularly for the younger generation. Speaking at an intersectoral meeting in Bishkek on June 10, 2025, focused on effective ways to reduce tobacco and nicotine consumption, the minister emphasized that higher prices would make […]
The Polish Senate is set to review amendments to the “Tobacco Act” tomorrow, aiming to expand the ban on selling nicotine products to individuals under 18, regardless of nicotine content. The new regulations will cover all types of e-cigarettes (including nicotine-free ones), refill containers, and nicotine pouches.
South Australia has implemented what are being called the nation’s toughest penalties for businesses selling illicit tobacco and vaping products. The new laws, championed by the Malinauskas Labor Government, grant police greater enforcement powers, create new offenses with significantly increased fines for supply and possession, and allow for longer premises closure orders.
The Lithuanian Seimas (parliament) has rejected a legislative proposal aimed at raising the minimum age for possessing, using, and selling tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, and their refills from 18 to 21 years. The amendments to the Law on Control of Tobacco, Tobacco Products and Related Products were introduced by Jurgita Sejonienė, a member of the […]
Indiana has established a detailed and evolving set of regulations for vaping products, including e-cigarettes, vape pens, and e-liquids. Driven by public health objectives, the Hoosier State combines strict age restrictions, comprehensive public use prohibitions, specific taxation policies, and rigorous retailer responsibilities. It is crucial for consumers, retailers, and manufacturers to understand this multifaceted legal […]
The Australian Association of Convenience Stores (AACS) is strongly urging the Federal Government to emulate New Zealand’s approach to vape regulation, advocating for regulated retail access to these products as smoking cessation tools. This call follows comments from New Zealand’s Minister for Customs and Associate Minister for Health, Casey Costello, who highlighted her country’s success […]
Delaware lawmakers are advancing legislation to substantially increase taxes on cigarettes, other tobacco products, and vaping items. This push for higher “sin taxes” comes after a proposal by Governor Matt Meyer’s administration to introduce new personal income tax brackets for higher earners was shelved, with House Speaker Melissa Minor-Brown deeming the initial income tax relief […]
Navigating the rules around vaping in public in the UK can often feel as hazy as a poorly ventilated room. While e-cigarettes are widely recognized by UK health authorities as a significantly less harmful alternative for adult smokers, their use isn’t permitted everywhere. With the landmark ban on disposable vapes effective from June 1, 2025, […]
The vaping industry in the United States continues its rapid evolution, and with it, the legal landscape struggles to keep pace. As of 2025, a complex patchwork of federal, state, and sometimes local regulations governs the sale, marketing, taxation, and use of e-cigarettes and other vapor products. For consumers, retailers, and manufacturers, staying informed about […]
The Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH) is currently in the evaluation phase for smoking product registrations, including for vape products, submitted under the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 (Act 852). Dr. Hairul Nizam Abd Hamid, senior principal assistant director at the MOH’s disease control division, stated that the registration window, open […]