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.
Payment processing giant Fiserv and major service station operators, including BP, have issued joint warnings to convenience stores nationwide regarding the legal and financial risks of selling unauthorized vaping products. This coordinated industry alert comes as federal authorities intensify their crackdown on illicit e-cigarettes in the retail market.
The Alabama Supreme Court has cleared the way for continued enforcement of the state’s strict 2025 vape law. In a ruling delivered on Thursday, the state’s highest court affirmed a trial court’s decision to deny a preliminary injunction sought by the Vapor Technology Association and Southside Vape.
SNP ministers are actively evaluating how to implement the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 to crack down on public e-cigarette use. Under proposals pushed by Scottish Labour, vaping and smoking could soon be banned within 15 meters of schools, nurseries, and playgrounds across Scotland.
The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) of Russia has initiated legal proceedings against several businesses for illegally advertising alcohol, tobacco, and vaping products. Spanning the Moscow, Orenburg, Tver, and Tomsk regions, these enforcement actions underscore Russia’s tightening grip on public promotions of health-restricted substances.
English football fans heading to Mexico for upcoming matches and Fan Fests face immediate device confiscation, heavy fines, or even prison time under Mexico’s uncompromising anti-vaping laws. Published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF), the sweeping ban prohibits the import, sale, and use of all electronic cigarettes, positioning Mexico as one of the […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has cleared Philip Morris-owned Zyn nicotine pouches to be marketed as a less harmful alternative to traditional cigarettes. This landmark regulatory victory for the tobacco giant occurs amid a broader political shift under the Trump administration to loosen restrictions on smoke-free nicotine alternatives.
The Public Health Agency (PHA) of Northern Ireland has launched dual mass media campaigns to support new regulations protecting children from tobacco smoke and nicotine. Effective February 1, 2022, the laws criminalize smoking in private vehicles carrying minors and ban the sale or proxy purchase of e-cigarettes to under-18s.
Norwich City Council is set to debate a proposal on June 30 that would introduce a mandatory £5 deposit on every vape purchased. Tabling the motion amid rising safety concerns, local leaders hope the financial incentive will halt a dangerous spate of lithium-ion battery fires at regional waste facilities.
Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy has officially vetoed Senate Bill 24, a legislative proposal that would have hit vapor products with a massive 75% tax. This decisive action, which honors Dunleavy’s Taxpayer Protection Pledge, prevents Alaska from implementing one of the heaviest vape tax burdens in the United States.
The Royal Thai Police has officially established the E-Cigarette Control Centre (ECCC), signaling a major escalation in Thailand’s fight against illicit vaping. This development, announced during an inaugural meeting on June 29, 2026, at the Royal Thai Police Headquarters, sets the stage for a highly coordinated, nationwide enforcement operation scheduled from July 1 to July […]