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.
Brussels is considering a blanket ban on flavored vaping products, a move that could have serious unintended consequences for consumers and undermine smoking cessation efforts. Despite the critical role flavors play in making vaping an effective harm reduction tool, governments, including France and Germany, have already thrown their weight behind the proposal.
The Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) expresses grave concern over the demands made by three of Canada’s Tobacco Control lobbyists during an October 4th press conference. These lobbyists pressured the government for a nationwide flavor ban on vaping products and called for the resignation of Minister Saks. The CVA strongly opposes these demands, warning that such […]
Associate Health Minister Casey Costello’s “independent advice” on heated tobacco products (HTPs) consists of five articles that are either outdated, about different products, or offer only weak support for her view. The documents do not provide decisive evidence on the benefits of HTPs.
Ministers in England reportedly plan to ban vaping in playgrounds, hospital grounds, and near schools in an attempt to prevent children from taking up the habit. Health Secretary Wes Streeting is considering restricting the use of e-cigarettes outdoors in England, with the support of Chris Whitty, the country’s chief medical officer.
A recent study published in The Lancet Public Health journal has found that one million people in England now vape despite never having been regular smokers, a seven-fold increase in just three years. This alarming trend has prompted health experts to call for stricter regulation of e-cigarettes.
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 3218 into law, reinforcing California’s stance against flavored tobacco. The new legislation, spearheaded by Assembly Speaker pro-Tempore Jim Wood (D-Healdsburg) and supported by Attorney General Rob Bonta, aims to strengthen the enforcement of the existing ban on flavored tobacco products.
The Indonesian government plans to ban the inclusion of logos and brands on tobacco and electronic cigarette products, as stated in the Draft Regulation of the Minister of Health (RPMK), which derives from Government Regulation (PP) Number 28 of 2024, an implementation of the Health Law Number 17 of 2023. This draft regulation aims to […]
As teen vaping rates rise in North Carolina, advocates have called on lawmakers to address a “loophole” in state law that they believe allows young people easier access to tobacco products. In July, Governor Roy Cooper signed House Bill 900, also known as the Vaping Registry Bill, into law, enabling the state to create a […]
The Czech Ministry of Health plans to introduce significant regulations on electronic cigarettes, which could substantially impact the vaporizer market in the Czech Republic. The proposed decree aims to ban all e-cigarette flavors except for the classic tobacco flavor. However, this proposal has sparked a wave of criticism from addiction experts, manufacturers, and e-cigarette users […]
The Ministry of Economy in Kyrgyzstan has published a resolution by the Cabinet of Ministers for public discussion, which aims to increase the minimum wholesale and retail prices for tobacco and nicotine-containing products from January 1, 2025. The department states that this step will increase the revenues of the republican budget and reduce the consumption […]