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.
Experts at ISSA 2025 call for Indonesia to differentiate tax & regulation for vapes/nicotine pouches from traditional cigarettes. International experts are urging the Indonesian government to refine its regulatory and tax policies for alternative nicotine products like vapes and nicotine pouches, advocating for a risk-proportionate approach that differentiates them from more harmful conventional cigarettes. While […]
Colombian health organizations criticize tobacco/vape industry presence in congressional panel discussing new tax bill, citing WHO FCTC. Civil society organizations Fundación Anáas and Red PaPaz have criticized the composition of a technical panel in Colombia’s Congress convened to discuss bills updating taxes on tobacco and vaping products. They allege a “lack of balance” due to […]
Scottish minister confirms “snus-style” nicotine pouches will be part of UK’s “smokefree generation” tobacco ban amid youth access concerns. Nicotine pouches, sometimes incorrectly referred to as “snus,” will be covered under the UK-wide Tobacco and Vapes Bill aimed at creating a “smokefree generation,” Scottish Public Health Minister Jenni Minto has confirmed. This clarification comes amid […]
Exploring the global rise of vaping: Top 10 e-cigarette using countries, market size, production insights (China), and regulatory landscape.
So, you’ve made the switch from traditional cigarettes to vaping, aiming for a path with fewer harmful chemicals. That’s a positive step many have taken! But then, an unexpected and somewhat annoying guest arrives: Dry Mouth. You might have associated that parched feeling more with smoking, so what gives? Don’t worry, you’re certainly not alone […]
Health Minister Stresses Regulatory Control, Praises State-Level Restrictions The Malaysian federal government is focusing on robust enforcement of existing laws to regulate vape products, with no immediate plans for a nationwide ban, Health Minister Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed. He highlighted the Control of Smoking Products for Public Health Act 2024 as the comprehensive legal framework […]
As vaping continues to be a popular alternative to traditional smoking for many people, a common question arises for pet parents: Is it actually safe to vape around our furry companions, especially cats? We know the dangers of secondhand cigarette smoke for pets are well-documented, but the picture with vape aerosol can seem a bit… […]
Court Rules State Law Unlawfully Infringes on Federal Authority A federal judge has blocked nearly all provisions of a new Iowa law (House File 2677) that aimed to restrict the sale of e-cigarette products based on their U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval status. Chief U.S. District Judge Stephanie Rose ruled the law likely […]
Russian Republic Aligns Local Law with Federal Ban on Selling Smoking Mixtures to Minors The Republic of Buryatia in Russia has strengthened its regulations against youth vaping, aligning local laws with federal standards to prohibit the retail sale of all types of smoking products – including tobacco-free and nicotine-free mixtures – to minors. This legislative […]
Bill Includes Higher Taxes, Public Bans, Youth Protections, and Vape Ad Ban The Iraqi parliament is scheduled to vote on May 6 on a comprehensive anti-smoking bill designed to significantly curb tobacco use through increased taxes, expanded bans, stricter penalties, and incentives for industry transition. The legislation, having passed its first two readings, places a […]