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.
Agency Employs Diverse Tactics Across Supply Chain to Combat Illegal Vapes The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has conducted 20 enforcement actions against illegal vapes in 2024, with a particular focus on products that appeal to youth and lack premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) approval. A review of the FDA’s enforcement efforts reveals four […]
LGBTQ Adults and Youth More Than Twice as Likely to Vape Compared to Straight Counterparts A recent report from the U.S. Surgeon General’s office finds that LGBTQ Americans use e-cigarettes at significantly higher rates than their straight counterparts. The report, based on data from 2019 to 2021, reveals that nearly half of bisexual adults have […]
Netherlands-Led Initiative Seeks to Address Regulatory Fragmentation and Market Distortion Sixteen European Union countries, led by the Netherlands, have called on the European Commission to propose a new law in the coming months that would include electronic cigarettes (vapes) in the bloc’s tobacco taxation legislation. The current EU tobacco taxation law, dating back to 2011, […]
Draft Royal Decree Aims to Regulate E-Cigarettes and Nicotine Pouches Spain’s Ministry of Health has proposed a new royal decree that aims to ban flavored and aromatic vapes in an effort to steer the smoking devices away from the youngest sector of the population. The vaping craze has caught on among young people in Spain, […]
Industry Faces Challenges with Illegal Products, Favors Disposables, 0% Nicotine, and Modern Oral As the vape and oral nicotine categories continue to evolve in the convenience store (c-store) channel, retailers are grappling with the impact of illegal products, shifting consumer preferences, and regulatory developments. Industry experts predict that 2025 may bring further regulatory clarity as […]
Agency Collaborates with States to Crack Down on Illegal Sales of Popular Brands like Geek Bar The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on December 5 that it has issued warning letters to 115 brick-and-mortar retailers for selling unauthorized e-cigarette products. The warning letters specifically cite the sale of disposable e-cigarette products owned by […]
As the Mexican government takes steps to regulate vaping products, users may face severe consequences for smoking in public places or selling these devices without authorization. Although marketed as a less harmful alternative to traditional cigarettes, research has shown that vaping can pose serious health risks, particularly to the lungs.
A recent review conducted by the In Silico research team, a project led by the Center of Excellence for the Acceleration of Harm Reduction (CoEHAR) at the University of Catania, has found that e-cigarettes are more effective compared to other treatments used for smoking cessation.
Industry Experts Warn Upcoming Single-Use Vape Ban May Fuel Illicit Trade London councils have seized a staggering 530,498 illegal vapes this year, with an estimated value of over £6 million, according to data obtained through Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. In the past three years, more than two million vapes have been confiscated across the […]
The vaping industry braces for significant changes in the coming years as a vape tax, set to be introduced in October 2026, and increasing regulations reshape the market. While these transformative challenges may seem daunting, they also present opportunities for those ready to adapt.