Entries by Matthew Ma

What is ejuice and How to Steep Vape Juice

E-juice or e-liquid is the fluid that is used to fill e-cigarettes. These are incredibly popular with smokers who are looking for a way to kick the habit. When a smoker takes a drag from an e-cigarette, e-juice is vaporized so that it can be inhaled. The vapor is flavored and contains none of the […]

New Zealand Bans Cigarettes for Future Generations

New Zealand has announced a plan to ban cigarette sales to anyone born after 2008, effectively phasing out smoking for future generations. The law, expected to take effect next year, is part of a comprehensive strategy to reduce smoking rates and improve public health.

Denmark Approves Flavor Ban and Steep E-Liquid Tax in New Tobacco Action Plan

The Danish Parliament has approved the Danish Health Authority’s “Tobacco Action Plan,” which includes a ban on flavored vaping products and a significant tax increase on e-liquids. The new restrictions, set to take effect in 2021 and 2022, have raised concerns among vaping advocates who fear the measures will make vaping less accessible and attractive […]

Vaping Can Help Smokers Quit Even Without Intent, Study Shows

Research from the University of East Anglia demonstrates that switching to vaping can help some smokers quit even if they have no initial desire to stop smoking. The study found that vaping can provide an appealing substitute for cigarettes and naturally transition unmotivated smokers away from tobacco use over time.

Louisiana Set to Ban Vaping in Vehicles with Children Present

The Louisiana State Legislature has taken decisive action to protect children from the potential dangers of secondhand vapor exposure in vehicles. On Friday, the State Senate unanimously passed a bill that would make it illegal to use vape devices or e-cigarettes while a child is in the car. The measure, which previously cleared the House […]

New Jersey Governor Signs Law Banning Sale of Flavored Vaping Products

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed legislation that prohibits the sale of flavored vaping products in the state. The ban, which will take effect in April, comes amid growing concerns over the increasing number of young people using these products and a nationwide outbreak of mysterious illnesses linked to vaping.

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FDA Bans Most Flavored Cartridge-Based E-Cigarettes

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a ban on most flavors of cartridge-based e-cigarettes, including fruit and mint varieties, that have not received FDA authorization through the premarket tobacco application (PMTA) process. The ban, which was announced on January 2, 2020, requires companies to cease the manufacture, distribution, and sale of these […]