Entries by Matthew Ma

Learning to Vape – How to Vape Properly

I was talking to a new friend on the phone tonight. Someone I know is a smoker. I decided to do a little fishing and tossed a line out. I told them – I’m just sitting here having a vape. They replied “A What?” I’m vaping. Having a vape. I quit smoking many months ago. They […]

A Brief History of Vaping

In fact, although vaping devices have been on the market since only about 2007, almost half of all U.S. high school students have already tried vaping at some point in their lives and about a third report vaping regularly. And about 5 percent of adults currently vape. Those are astonishing figures given that vaping barely […]

Denmark Vaping Laws – Are vapes legal in Denmark?

Vaping has become increasingly popular in recent years, and Denmark is no exception. However, with the rise of e-cigarettes and related products, governments around the world have implemented various regulations to ensure public safety and health. If you’re a vaper in Denmark or considering taking up vaping, it’s crucial to understand the current laws and […]

The trends for vaping devices in 2022 and 2023

As we see, the most popular vapes in 2022 are disposable vapes, due to very simple and easy to use, with no need for maintenance. Because of the policy in USA – all flavors from pod system vapes were banned except menthol and tobacco. However, this policy is not applied to disposable vapes, I think […]

Egypt Legalizes Vaping Products 2023

In a significant move, Egypt has legalized the import and commercialization of e-cigarette products, a decision that has been applauded by the vapor industry. RELX International, a leading player in the e-cigarette market, praised the Egyptian authorities’ progressive approach in a statement dated April 24, highlighting the potential for a regulated market that serves adult […]

Mexico Implemented E-Cigarette Sales Ban

The President Andrés Manuel López Obrador signed a decree on May 31, 2022 – World No Tobacco Day – prohibiting the circulation and marketing of all electronic cigarettes in Mexico. This action aimed to strengthen existing restrictions, including an October 2021 ban on import and export, which authorities claimed were being bypassed via e-commerce.

Is it illegal to smoke while driving in France?

France, a country with around 15 million smokers, has a lower proportion of smokers compared to the EU average, according to the latest figures from Eurostat. However, it is not uncommon to see drivers in France with a cigarette in hand while behind the wheel. This raises the question: is smoking while driving illegal in […]

Hong Kong Implements Comprehensive Ban on Alternative Smoking Products

As of April 30, 2022, Hong Kong has enacted a sweeping ban on alternative smoking products (ASPs), prohibiting the import, promotion, manufacture, sale, and possession of these items for commercial purposes. The ban, introduced through the Smoking (Public Health) (Amendment) Ordinance 2021, aims to curb the use of electronic smoking products, heated tobacco products, and […]