Entries by Matthew Ma

US Bans Imports and Sales of Njoy Ace Vaping Products

The U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has ruled that Njoy Ace vaping products, owned by Altria, violate four patents held by Juul Labs. The decision, announced on Wednesday, prohibits the importation and sale of these devices in the U.S. until the patents expire in 2034 and 2037. The ruling is now under final review by […]

2025: The Year of Exciting Advancements and Growth in the Vaping Industry

As we embark on the year 2025, the vaping community celebrates a new chapter filled with exciting opportunities for both novice and experienced vapers. For those considering making the switch from traditional cigarettes, this year presents the perfect time to explore the numerous benefits that vaping offers as a harm reduction tool. A growing body […]

Supreme Court Navigates Vape-Venue Dispute as Tobacco and Vape Manufacturers Challenge FDA

The Supreme Court recently heard arguments in a case involving tobacco and vape manufacturers battling the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) over the agency’s denial of marketing authorization for flavored e-cigarette products. While these companies have found little success in most appeals courts, they have enjoyed modest victories in the Fifth Circuit, which covers Louisiana, […]

Newton City Council in Connecticut Approves Generational Tobacco Ban

The Newton City Council in Connecticut has voted 19-4 to approve a generational ban on tobacco and e-cigarette sales. The measure prohibits purchases by anyone born after March 1, 2004, joining a growing number of Massachusetts communities that have passed similar ordinances to reduce tobacco use among young people.

Washington State Considers Ban on Flavored Nicotine Products in 2026

Washington state legislators are set to consider House Bill 1203, which would prohibit the sale and advertising of flavored tobacco and nicotine products starting in 2026. The bill, sponsored by Representative Kristine Reeves (D-Federal Way), aims to address the issue of youth addiction to these products.

British American Tobacco Suspends Vape Sales in Mexico

British American Tobacco (BAT) Mexico has announced the suspension of its vaping product sales throughout the country, in compliance with a recent constitutional reform that prohibits the sale of e-cigarettes, vaporizers, and similar electronic devices. Despite employing over 2,300 people in Mexico and expressing disagreement with the ban, the company has decided to abide by […]

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Australia Retailers Fined Nearly $400,000 for Illegal Vape Sales

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has issued infringement notices totaling $396,000 to 20 retail businesses in Melbourne for the alleged unlawful supply of vaping products. The fines, which amount to $19,800 per business, were the result of a joint operation conducted in December 2024 by the TGA and the Victorian Department of Health to enforce […]

Russian State Duma Speaker Proposes Ban on Vapes and E-Liquids

Vyacheslav Volodin, the Chairman of the State Duma (the lower house of the Federal Assembly of Russia), has suggested preparing a cross-faction legislative initiative to ban vapes and e-liquids. The proposal aims to introduce the ban before the end of the current session. Currently, two draft laws on this topic are under preparation for the […]