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 Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has ordered all tobacco and vapor product manufacturers, importers, and exporters to register their brands and variants within six months or face official penalties. Released on July 31 under Revenue Memorandum Circular No. 86-2026, the directive aims to tighten market regulation and ensure tax compliance across the industry.
Dr. Rachel Hoyles, a consultant at Welbeck Oxford, has joined calls for the UK government to introduce plain packaging on vapes to protect children from predatory marketing. This development comes as the Department of Health and Social Care consults on measures to restrict vape designs, retail displays, and packaging under the upcoming Tobacco and Vapes […]
The Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) has challenged calls for a federal ban on flavored vapes, citing official data that shows youth vaping has dropped by nearly 60% since 2019. This response addresses an editorial pushing for prohibition, which the CVA states relies on outdated statistics and ignores adult harm reduction.
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has vacated a preliminary injunction blocking Iowa’s vape registry law, HF 2677. This decision allows state officials to begin enforcing sales restrictions on electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) that lack federal clearance.
The Senate of Catamarca has approved Law No. 5950 to regulate and discourage the use of electronic cigarettes. Approved during the body’s 11th Ordinary Session, the legislation targets rising youth vaping rates by establishing strict controls on commercialization and public use.
The Malaysian Ministry of Health (MOH) has announced plans to tighten controls on electronic cigarettes after revealing that the annual medical and economic burden of vaping-related illnesses now exceeds the government’s tax revenue from these products. This deficit was disclosed in a written Senate reply published on July 29.
The 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld a North Carolina law banning the sale of e-cigarettes that lack federal approval. This decision affirms a federal trial judge’s refusal to block the state’s enforcement, marking a setback for vape manufacturers and retailers fighting state-level crackdowns. A coalition of 28 states filed a brief supporting […]
The North Sumatra Provincial Government has initiated plans to codify its current civil servant vape ban into a binding regional regulation (Perda). This legal escalation follows Gubernatorial Instruction No. 188.54/3/INST/2026, which prohibits all state civil servants (ASN), contract employees (PPPK), and regional enterprise (BUMD) staff from using electronic cigarettes at work.
The Ministry of Finance of Kyrgyzstan has confirmed that the state budget generated 10.957 billion soms in excise tax revenues from January to June 2026. This fiscal outcome was driven primarily by tobacco products, which yielded more revenue than alcohol, petroleum, or sugary drinks individually.
Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones has launched a specialized enforcement unit to eliminate illegal vapes, hemp-derived THC, and kratom from store shelves across the Commonwealth. This regulatory push follows the passage of the Vape Enforcement Act (HB 308/SB 360) earlier this year, granting the state broader policing powers.