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 Senedd, the Welsh Parliament, has passed a vote introducing new regulations to prohibit the supply, including for free, of single-use disposable vapes in Wales. The Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (Wales) Regulations 2024 aims to tackle the litter and plastic pollution that harm the environment and wildlife.
Australia’s nicotine-addicted smokers and vapers have become the target of an unlikely rivalry between pharmacy chain Chemist Warehouse and big tobacco companies, as they battle to gain market share in the wake of new government regulations. The laws have created a lucrative new market for vapes sold through pharmacies by shutting down scores of small […]
Vaping has transformed from a simple smoking alternative to a full-fledged cultural phenomenon, with its presence felt in movies, TV shows, and everyday life. This article explores the captivating journey of vaping, from its cinematic portrayal to its real-life evolution, and how it has become a lifestyle that combines innovation, individuality, and community.
The UK government has launched decisive action to tackle the growing vape disposal crisis, announcing new regulations that will require online giants Amazon and eBay to contribute to recycling costs. This targeted approach addresses the mounting environmental concerns surrounding disposable e-cigarettes.
Antitobacco Groups Urge Swift Action to Protect Public Health Leading tobacco control organizations are calling on Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks to swiftly remove flavoured vaping products from the market, as promised earlier this fall. The groups cite recent Canadian studies as further evidence of the harm caused by the federal government’s three-and-a-half-year delay in finalizing […]
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 […]