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 Department of Finance has proposed tax increases on e-cigarettes, vapor devices, alcohol, and sugary drinks. Introduced during a congressional hearing, these measures aim to offset revenue losses from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s tax relief proposals, which include raising the tax-free ceiling for take-home pay.
The Ohio Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Tuesday to determine if state officials can legally halt the sale of unauthorized flavored e-cigarettes. The case centers on whether Ohio can use its consumer protection laws to enforce federal tobacco standards, directly impacting how local governments combat youth nicotine use.
The Northern Ireland Department of Health has enacted the first provisions of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, establishing immediate youth-protection measures ahead of England’s delayed regulatory rollout.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has signed amendments outlawing the civil and commercial circulation of electronic cigarettes and vaping products. Effective April 1, 2026, the ban places vape devices and their components under the same restricted legal status as weapons and hazardous poisons.
Australia’s strict tobacco control policies have triggered severe unintended consequences, driving the majority of the nation’s nicotine supply into the hands of illicit syndicates. High cigarette taxes and a prescription-only model for vaping have created a black market that now accounts for up to 80% of the country’s nicotine supply, according to Australian Bureau of […]
The Deliberative Council of Coronel Pringles has unanimously approved Ordinance 5,114/26, placing electronic cigarettes under the same strict indoor bans as traditional tobacco. Local lawmakers declared vapes, heated tobacco products, and similar devices “harmful to health,” citing toxic aerosols and rising youth usage as the primary drivers for the intervention.
Israel has enacted strict packaging regulations forcing manufacturers and importers to place graphic warning labels on all tobacco and nicotine-containing products. Reported by local outlet Hadashot HaMoked, the mandate covers traditional cigarettes, vapes, hookahs, and nicotine pouches as the country addresses a youth vaping surge.
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.