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 Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has taken a firm stance against misleading social media posts by vape companies FLARE and SHFT, highlighting serious regulatory compliance issues in the Philippine vaping industry.
The ban on flavored e-cigarettes and vapes in the Netherlands appears to be making an impact, according to a preliminary evaluation by the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). The report reveals that vaping has significantly decreased among Dutch vapers, with one in five completely quitting since the ban was implemented last […]
The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Belarus is contemplating a complete ban on electronic cigarettes following the country’s first reported case of a child’s death due to vaping. Vasily Demidovich, Deputy Head of the Department of Organization of Work of the Inspectorate for Juvenile Affairs, addressed the issue at the National Press Center of Belarus.
President Andrzej Duda has signed the Act of February 20, 2025, amending the Excise Tax Act, which will impose excise taxes on additional products starting April 1, 2025. The legislation introduces taxation on new categories of excise goods, including refillable electronic cigarettes, heat-not-burn devices, multi-functional devices, their components, and nicotine pouches.
A recent study led by Yale researchers and published in Tobacco Control in November 2024 has shed light on the advertising tactics used by oral nicotine product manufacturers to appeal to retailers. The study, which analyzed business-to-business advertisements from January 2016 to August 2022, found that manufacturers heavily promoted the profitability, convenience, and availability of […]
For many convenience store owners, flavored tobacco products play a crucial role in supporting the bottom line and keeping doors open. These products are particularly important for businesses that provide stable jobs and career growth opportunities to individuals who may have faced challenges in their lives, such as limited education or past hardships. However, most […]
Poland’s Ministry of Health is preparing a draft law that will prohibit the use of disposable electronic cigarettes, both with and without nicotine, throughout the country. According to the list of legislative and program works of the Council of Ministers, the government is expected to adopt the legislation in the third quarter of 2025.
Tasmania has reinforced its vaping laws, making it mandatory for adults to obtain a doctor’s prescription to purchase e-cigarettes, e-liquid, and vaping devices starting April 1, 2025. This approach differs from other Australian states where certain e-cigarette products can be bought over the counter in pharmacies without a prescription.
The UAE’s largest school network, GEMS Education Group, has launched a comprehensive anti-vaping campaign. The initiative, set to take effect in August 2025, includes stringent measures such as random bag inspections, the installation of advanced vaping detection sensors, and the incorporation of anti-vaping education into the curriculum.
A recent study conducted by Kent County Council has shed light on the growing problem of nicotine addiction among young people in the county due to vaping. The survey, which included 5,493 pupils from 33 schools across Kent, found that approximately 10% (562) of the participants are current vapers.