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.
Born into a world shaped by smartphones and social media, Gen Z navigates life with an expectation of speed, convenience, and personal autonomy. This digital-native mindset helps explain the parallel rise of two seemingly unrelated trends that have captured their attention: disposable vapes and cryptocurrency. While one involves a sensory experience and the other a […]
Illinois is set to implement significant tax increases on vaping products and most other tobacco items (excluding traditional cigarettes) starting July 1st. The state tax on vaping products will triple, rising from 15% to 45% of the wholesale price. Similarly, most other tobacco products, including cigars and chewing tobacco, will see their wholesale tax increase […]
The United States is currently facing a flood of unauthorized, often flavored, disposable e-cigarettes, with the vast majority originating from manufacturing hubs in China. Despite a regulatory framework designed to control the market and protect youth, a complex and often brazen supply chain has emerged, leveraging a network of U.S.-based middlemen – including customs brokers […]
Approximately 1 in 9 Brazilian teenagers (8.7% of those aged 14-17) reported using electronic cigarettes in the past year, a rate significantly higher than youth use of traditional cigarettes (1.7%), according to a new survey by the Federal University of São Paulo (Unifesp). The study, based on data collected between 2022 and 2024 from over […]
Liquor traders in South Africa are raising concerns about the significant business impact of the new Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery Systems Control Bill currently being processed by the Department of Health. The bill proposes a complete ban on all indoor smoking and vaping, and also restricts use in certain outdoor areas, a move that […]
Russia’s State Duma is set to consider a new legislative initiative that would completely ban both the wholesale and retail sale of all vapes and electronic cigarettes. The bill, proposed by deputies Sergey Mironov and Yana Lantratova, aims to address the widespread use of these devices, particularly among teenagers.
Missouri’s approach to regulating vaping products, including e-cigarettes, vape pens, and e-liquids, presents a unique and complex legal landscape. Compared to many other states, Missouri maintains a relatively permissive framework at the state level, characterized by a lack of specific excise taxes on vapes and no comprehensive statewide ban on vaping in public indoor spaces. […]
Mississippi has reshaped its legal landscape for vaping products, enacting some of the nation’s most restrictive regulations through new legislation set to take full effect through 2025. The centerpiece of this transformation is House Bill 916, a law that establishes a state-managed product registry system. This system will effectively ban the sale of most vaping […]
The Perak state government is targeting October to enforce a statewide ban on the sale of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and vapes. A. Sivanesan, chairman of the state’s human resources and health committee, announced that a working paper on the matter is currently being drafted by the state health department.
Smoking continues to be a major global health problem, causing over eight million premature deaths annually, including 1.3 million from secondhand smoke, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). New analysis reveals that Indonesia, China, and South Korea have some of the highest smoking rates globally, particularly driven by an overwhelming prevalence among men.