Entries by Matthew Ma

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Spain Vaping Laws Update: Guide to New Regulations

An essential guide to Spain’s upcoming e-cigarette regulations, detailing public bans, product restrictions, fines, and what vapers must know. Spain prepares to implement significant changes to its vaping laws. The government aims to tighten regulations on e-cigarettes. These new rules will reshape the vaping experience for residents and visitors alike. Minister Mónica García leads the […]

Vaping at UK Airports Outside Designated Areas Risks Fines, Denied Boarding

Strict Enforcement of No-Vaping Rules in Terminals Could Prematurely End Holidays UK holidaymakers are being strongly cautioned about the consequences of vaping outside designated smoking areas at airports, with potential penalties including hefty fines up to £1,000 and even being denied boarding. As pre-flight routines often include a drink and a vape for some, experts […]

Will Texas Keep Kicking Kids Out of School for Vaping? DAEP Debate Rages

Texas lawmakers divided on whether to ease or strengthen mandatory DAEP placement for students caught vaping, amid concerns over effectiveness & fairness. Texas lawmakers are currently debating the future of a controversial state law that mandates students caught with e-cigarettes on campus be removed to a disciplinary alternative education program (DAEP). The strict two-year-old rule […]

Russia May Ban Vape & Cigarette Sales at Bus Stops

Proposed Russian law seeks to prohibit sales of tobacco, vapes & hookahs at public transport stops to limit youth access & passive smoking. Russian lawmakers are considering a bill that would prohibit the sale of cigarettes, vaping products, nicotine-containing items, and hookahs at all public transport stops across the country. The legislation, introduced to the […]

Vaping and Driving in Kentucky: What Does the Law Say?

updated May / 2025 As vaping continues to be a common practice for many, a frequent question arises for those behind the wheel: Is it actually illegal to vape and drive in Kentucky? While the state has various regulations concerning the sale, public use, and youth access to e-cigarettes, the specific act of vaping while […]

Malaysia Consumer Group CAP Urges Nationwide Vape Ban

Highlights Rising Underage Use, Drug Lacing Concerns, and Calls for Stronger Federal Action The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) has issued an urgent call for both federal and state authorities in Malaysia to immediately ban the sale and use of all vape and e-cigarette products. Citing an escalating crisis of use among children and teenagers, […]

Can Dentists Tell If You Vape? Oral Health Signs & Detection

That pre-dental checkup thought: many vapers have had it. “Can my dentist actually tell if I vape?” While you might hope your vaping habit flies under the radar, the reality is that experienced dental professionals are trained to spot a wide array of oral health changes, and vaping, like smoking, can leave its own distinct […]

Spain’s Restrictive Vape Policies Could Cost Thousands of Lives, Report Warns

Smoke Free Sweden Contrasts Spain’s High Smoking Rates with Sweden’s Harm Reduction Success Spain’s restrictive approach towards safer, smoke-free nicotine alternatives like vapes is hindering its fight against smoking and putting thousands of lives at risk annually, according to a new report by Smoke Free Sweden. The report, titled “A Tale of Two Nations: Spain […]

Greece at a Crossroads: Will a Vape Flavour Ban Derail Smoking Cessation Progress?

Greece, a nation historically grappling with one of the highest smoking rates in the European Union, finds itself at a critical juncture in its tobacco control policy. After making commendable strides in reducing smoking by embracing tobacco harm reduction principles, the government is now reportedly considering a ban on vaping flavours. This potential move has […]