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 legal battle over local tobacco control in Oregon has reached a decisive turning point. By declining to review the latest challenge to Multnomah County’s ordinance, the Oregon Supreme Court has left a prior Court of Appeals ruling intact. This decision removes the final major legal obstacle to implementing flavored tobacco bans in both Multnomah […]
Mexico’s constitutional ban on e-cigarettes has failed to reduce usage, shifting the entire market into the hands of illicit smugglers. Six months into the prohibition, approximately 2.5 million vaping devices remain in circulation across the country, according to industry data.
The Gabonese government has introduced a revised tax scale for alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and electronic cigarettes under the Amending Finance Law (LFR) 2026. This fiscal adjustment comes as Parliament reviews a massive 863 billion FCFA budget cut, forcing the state to secure alternative revenue streams to offset declining oil revenues.
The Honorable Deliberative Council of Coronel Pringles is voting to approve an ordinance prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes and vaporizers in all enclosed spaces. Initiated by the Juntos and La Libertad Avanza coalition, the bill secured unanimous committee support before heading to the floor.
The Scottish Government, in partnership with the wider UK administration, has initiated a 12-week public consultation targeting the packaging, design, and retail presentation of tobacco, vape, avnd nicotine products. This joint initiative builds upon the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, which took effect in April 2026, granting ministers new powers to regulate nicotine marketing following […]
The Irish parliament, the Oireachtas, has passed the Public Health (Single-Use Vapes) Bill 2025. The legislation, which completed its parliamentary process on July 7, awaits the signature of President Catherine Connolly before taking full effect in January 2027. Retailers will have a six-month transition period starting in July 2026 to clear existing stock.
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is contacting manufacturers, importers, and warehousekeepers to demand immediate registration for the upcoming Vaping Products Duty (VPD) and the Vaping Duty Stamps (VDS) Scheme. Though applications opened on April 1, the tax authority warns that processing times can exceed 45 working days, making immediate action critical for business continuity.
In May 2025, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a major public health milestone: adult cigarette smoking in the United States dropped to 9%. This marked the first time the rate entered single digits, down from roughly 40% in the 1970s. This decline resulted from decades of tobacco taxes, public smoking bans, […]
A coalition of US public health groups, pediatricians, and parents filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over its decision to allow certain unauthorized e-cigarettes to remain on the market. The legal action challenges the agency’s regulatory approach to unapproved nicotine products.
The Newark City Council approved the zoning change following recommendations from the city’s Planning and Development Department. Planners argued that the public health issues associated with nicotine products justify regulating these businesses under a separate classification from general and specialty retail.