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) is in the process of revising the regulations for vape products, according to Perpetua Werlina Lim, the assistant director for the DTI’s consumer policy and advocacy bureau. The revisions, which are expected to bring significant changes to the auditing process for companies selling these consumer goods, will […]
Sri Mulyani Indrawati Issues Regulation to Control Tobacco Consumption and Protect Labor-Intensive Industries Indonesia’s Minister of Finance, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, has officially issued a regulation setting minimum retail selling price limits for e-cigarettes and other tobacco processing products. The regulation, known as Minister of Finance Regulation (PMK) Number 96 of 2024, will take effect on […]
Lack of Information and Rise of “Big Puff” Vapes Contribute to Growing Environmental Concern A recent report by the recycling charity Material Focus has uncovered a staggering statistic: about eight (7.7) million disposable vapes are improperly disposed of or incorrectly recycled in the UK every week. This alarming trend, dubbed the “vapocalypse,” has raised significant […]
New Regulations Aim to Reduce Pollution and Improve Public Health, Sparking Controversy Milan, the capital of Lombardy, has become the first city in Italy to ban smoking outdoors, with the new regulations set to take effect on January 1, 2025. The ban prohibits smoking in open-air public spaces unless smokers maintain a minimum distance of […]
Directorate General of Customs and Excise Cites Health Control and Downtrading Mitigation as Key Considerations The Directorate General of Customs and Excise (DJBC) of the Indonesian Ministry of Finance has announced that the retail selling prices (HJE) for conventional and electric cigarettes will increase in 2025. Director General of Customs and Excise Askolani stated that […]
Federal Council Clears the Way for Prohibition, Citing Health, Fire, and Resource Concerns The German Federal Council (Bundesrat) has paved the way for a nationwide ban on disposable e-cigarettes by voting in favor of an amendment to the draft modification of the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG). The majority of representatives from the federal […]
States Assembly Unanimously Approves Ban, Shops Allowed to Sell Off Remaining Stock The States Assembly of Jersey has unanimously approved a ban on disposable vapes, set to take effect in 2025. The decision, which received 45 votes in favor and zero votes against, aims to address the growing environmental impact of single-use vaping devices.
Monopoly Office Chief Calls for Equalizing Tobacco and E-Cigarette Taxation, Cites Public Health Concerns The Austrian government plans to introduce a new tax on nicotine in e-cigarettes, which will allow for additional funds to be channeled into the state treasury, according to a report by the Kronen Zeitung newspaper on December 11.
During a session of the St. Petersburg City Parliament on December 11, deputies discussed a proposal to completely ban vaping devices. The discussion arose while considering an agenda item to approve an appeal to the head of Rosstandart, Anton Shalaev, requesting stricter GOST requirements for vape packaging.
Ministry of Health Plans to Propose Ban on E-Cigarette Use from Residential Building Windows and Other Public Areas Latvia may introduce more stringent rules on the use of electronic smoking devices in public places, following new recommendations adopted by the European Union (EU). The Ministry of Health plans to propose further restrictions, including a ban […]