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.
New official smoking statistics published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS)1 reveal that smoking rates in the UK continue to decline, with the most rapid progress seen among the youngest age groups. The overall smoking rate stands at 11.6%, the lowest on record, equating to 6.0 million adult smokers in the UK.
The Social Mobility Commission1, an independent government body, has found that children aged 11 to 15 from wealthier families are more likely to vape, drink alcohol, and use illegal drugs compared to their less affluent peers. The commission analyzed NHS data and expressed deep concern over the findings, although they could not identify the underlying […]
Parliamentarians from various political parties have united to reconstitute the cross-party group on vaping, known as the APPG for Responsible Vaping1. The group aims to provide a voice on vaping issues within Parliament and has initiated an inquiry to investigate the role of vaping in the UK.
Kansas City officials have proposed banning flavored vapes for the second time in four years. The ordinance aims to reduce the use of these products among teenagers and communities of color. Mayor Pro Tem Ryana Parks-Shaw leads the push with four co-sponsors, including 4th district councilman Eric Bunch.
SOVAPE, a prominent French consumer vaping organization, announced this week that it will dissolve after years of advocacy and education efforts. The group, active since 2016, organized three Vape Summits in France and co-founded the European Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (ETHRA) umbrella group.
Ireland’s Health Minister Stephen Donnelly has secured cabinet approval to proceed with a bill that would drastically reduce the availability and variety of nicotine vapes in the country. The move comes despite the results of a public consultation that showed significant opposition to the proposed measures.
The Spanish Ministry of Health has announced plans to prohibit disposable Vapes and their flavors in the coming weeks, citing concerns over their environmental impact and their role as a gateway for young people to develop smoking habits.
The Independent European Vape Alliance (IEVA)1 and its members have expressed grave concerns over the draft amendment to the Excise Tax Act in Poland, currently under the supervision of the Ministry of Finance (UD105 and UD139). As the sole association representing manufacturers and distributors of vaporization products across Europe, IEVA aims to provide adult consumers […]
Public Health Devon has launched a new initiative called ‘Swaptober’ to help smokers in the region quit cigarettes by providing them with vape starter kits. The campaign aims to support the government’s goal of achieving a smoke-free England by 2030.
The rise of e-cigarette and vape usage among adults and young people has paralleled a decline in traditional smoking rates. Recent political initiatives aim to prevent vapes from being marketed to children, fostering a smoke-free generation.