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 Trade and Industry (DTI) has suspended the sale, manufacture, and distribution of 11 vape brands for failing to comply with packaging requirements mandated by Republic Act (RA) No. 11900, also known as the Vape Law. The DTI issued a preliminary order to the brands’ manufacturers and importers, effectively prohibiting them from […]
Understanding the Impact of House Bill 11 on Kentucky’s Vaping Industry On January 1, 2025, Kentucky’s House Bill 11, informally known as the “Kentucky vape ban,” went into effect. The new law, which passed during the 2024 legislative session, aims to curb the sale of electronic cigarettes to young people and address the state’s “vaping […]
A public health specialist, Dr. Tri Budi Bhaskara, has found that the use of alternative tobacco products such as electronic cigarettes (vapes) and vaping products has effectively reduced the number of smokers in several countries, including Sweden and Japan. This decrease in smokers correlates with a reduction in the incidence of smoking-related diseases.
The press service of the Astana prosecutor’s office has reported that a local resident has been sentenced to a restriction of freedom for selling vaping liquids worth 64 million tenge ($120,000 USD). The man had organized a workshop to produce nicotine-containing liquids, which he then sold in several stores.
Indiana State Sen. Ed Charbonneau, R-Valparaiso, has introduced a bill that aims to implement a generational tobacco ban in the state. If passed, SB 322 would prohibit anyone born after June 30, 2004, from purchasing tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, or e-liquids in Indiana.
The United Kingdom has had a ban on smoking in enclosed workplaces since July 1, 2007, with England being the last to enact the ban following the Health Act 2006. Scotland implemented the ban in March 2006, while Wales and Northern Ireland followed suit in April 2007. However, the regulations surrounding smoking and vaping on […]
The Dallas City Council has officially approved the expansion of the city’s smoking laws to include vaping and the use of electronic devices. This significant move aims to prohibit vaping in the same areas where traditional smoking is already banned. The new rules, which will take effect on December 11, 2025, after a one-year grace […]
Navigating the Legal Landscape of Smoking and Vaping in Theater As an actor or theater professional, you may wonder about the legality of smoking or vaping on stage as part of a performance. Can you light up a cigarette or puff on an e-cig to bring your character to life? The answer, it turns out, […]
On February 2nd, 2025, Ireland’s new licensing system for retailers selling vapes and tobacco products will come into effect. The annual license fee, set at €800 for vape sellers and €1,000 for tobacco sellers, is expected to play a vital role in cracking down on the illicit sales of these products, particularly to minors.
The City of Vincent, an inner-city council located just 3km from Perth’s CBD, is contemplating the expansion of smoke-free zones as a response to the worrying increase in vape popularity. The council, which banned smoking in five town centres in late 2022, now considers vaping to be more prevalent than traditional cigarette smoking.