Entries by Matthew Ma

France’s Vape Industry: Regulations, Trends, and Market Insights

France’s vape industry has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, evolving from a niche alternative to traditional tobacco products into a thriving and dynamic market segment. As the industry continues to grow and mature, it navigates a complex interplay of regulatory changes, shifting consumer preferences, and emerging trends that shape its trajectory. This comprehensive […]

New Excise Tax Trends in the Vape Industry

Insights into New Excise Tax Trends: Unlocking Opportunities for the E-Cigarette Market Worldwide Understanding the Expansion of Excise Taxes in the European E-Cigarette Industry The landscape of excise taxes in the e-cigarette industry is rapidly evolving, particularly within the European Union (EU). To date, 15 EU member states have already implemented excise taxes on e-liquids, […]

Russia Proposes Tobacco and Vape Sales Licensing

Russia Considers Licensing Tobacco Sales and Tightening Online Regulations Russian lawmakers have proposed new legislation that could reshape the landscape of tobacco and vaping product sales in the country, aiming to combat illegal tobacco trade and protect public health.

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Vaping Helped Nearly 3 Million Brits Quit Smoking in 5 Years

Action on Smoking & Health (ASH), a prominent anti-tobacco charity, has released new research revealing that nearly three million people in Britain have successfully quit smoking with the help of vaping in the past five years. The charity urges legislators to carefully consider the value of vapes as a quitting tool when drafting upcoming regulations.

Vaping Bans and Fines: What Brits Must Know Before Traveling Abroad

As the UK government cracks down on the sale and use of vaping products, British travelers must exercise caution when planning their summer holidays. Many overseas destinations have implemented even stricter regulations on e-cigarettes, with some countries imposing eye-watering fines and even threatening jail time for those who flout the rules.

Shipping E-Cigarettes Into Illinois Now Banned

Illinois has taken a significant step towards safeguarding youth from the dangers of vaping by implementing a new law that prohibits the shipping of e-cigarettes into the state. State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel championed the legislation, which aims to curb the ease with which minors can access vaping products online.

Costa Rica Implements Stringent Vaping Regulations

Costa Rican health authorities have taken a decisive step to address the growing health risks associated with vaping by introducing new regulations under Law 10.066. The law strictly prohibits vaping in various public spaces, including health centers, workplaces, educational institutions, shopping centers, casinos, nightclubs, discotheques, bars, restaurants, hotels, and sports facilities. The regulations also mandate […]

Brazil Pará State Passes Bill Banning E-Cigarettes

State deputies at the Legislative Assembly of Pará (Alepa) in Belém took a decisive step towards curbing the use of electronic cigarettes, also known as vapers, by approving Bill (PL) No. 213/2022 on Tuesday (13). State deputy Fábio Freitas (Republicans) proposed the bill, which strictly prohibits the use, sale, import, and production of any electronic […]

South Africa Revives Stringent Tobacco Control Bill

South Africa’s Parliament has revived the Control of Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Bill, a piece of legislation that aims to impose stricter regulations on the sale, advertising, and use of tobacco products and electronic delivery systems. The Bill, which lapsed at the end of the previous administration, now sits in Parliament and is […]

Gallup Poll Reveals U.S. Cigarette Smoking Rate Historic Low

In the latest Gallup poll, the United States has witnessed a remarkable decline in cigarette smoking rates, reaching an 80-year low. The latest findings, based on the annual Consumption Habits poll conducted from July 1-21, show that only 11% of U.S. adults reported smoking cigarettes in the past week. This figure matches the historical low […]