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 Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) has warned that Australia’s falling smoking rates hide a rapidly expanding black market. This shift occurred as federal policies pushed consumers toward illegal suppliers instead of regulated harm-reduction alternatives.
Researchers at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine have confirmed that switching to cigarettes with drastically reduced nicotine levels does not cause smokers to smoke more or inhale more deeply. This finding, published in JAMA Network Open, addresses a major hurdle for proposed U.S. tobacco regulations.
At flat parties and student gatherings, a familiar ritual plays out: figures emerge from the shadows to ask a single, hopeful question: “Can I hit your vape?” This interaction highlights how a small plastic device has cemented itself as a defining social artifact of youth culture. Far from a simple nicotine delivery tool, the vape […]
The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) of East Java has issued Fatwa No. 1 of 2026, declaring both the abuse of e-cigarettes for drug consumption and the act of vaping in public spaces haram. Effective July 1, the religious decree aims to assist law enforcement in preventing the spread of drug-laced vape products across the region, […]
The French National Health Insurance (Cnam) has recommended a permanent ban on tobacco sales to anyone born after 2009. Published in its annual report on July 2, this proposal aims to eliminate youth smoking but faces immediate resistance from retail lobbies and complex European Union tax negotiations. This recommendation could mark a shift in French […]
The Armenian National Assembly approved amendments to the Tax Code on July 3, setting higher excise tax rates for tobacco, alcohol, and electronic cigarettes from 2027 to 2029. Economist Grant Mikaelyan stated on July 17 that the reform serves a dual fiscal and social purpose, with retail prices expected to rise by up to 13% […]
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has assumed regulatory authority over synthetic nicotine, closing a loophole used by e-cigarette manufacturers to keep flavored products on shelves. This shift, enacted through a federal spending bill, allows the agency to target illegally marketed products.
The Federal Trade Commission has warned the parent company of Fifty Bar, a MAGA-branded disposable e-cigarette maker, over deceptive “Made in America” marketing. This regulatory action comes as federal officials target illicit, Chinese-sourced vaping products entering the U.S. market.
The British Columbia Supreme Court has cleared the way for a nationwide class action lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL Labs Inc. and its associate, Altria Group Inc. Justice Christopher Giaschi ruled that the case can proceed on behalf of Canadian consumers who have used JUUL products since 2018.
Australia’s daily smoking rate has dropped to its lowest point on record, according to data from the 2025 National Drug Strategy Household Survey. The survey, which gathered responses from over 17,500 participants aged 14 and older, shows that daily smoking in this demographic fell to 5.6% in 2025, down from 8.3% in the 2022–23 period.