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.
On February 2nd, 2025, Ireland’s new licensing system for retailers selling vapes and tobacco products will come into effect. The annual license fee, set at €800 for vape sellers and €1,000 for tobacco sellers, is expected to play a vital role in cracking down on the illicit sales of these products, particularly to minors.
The City of Vincent, an inner-city council located just 3km from Perth’s CBD, is contemplating the expansion of smoke-free zones as a response to the worrying increase in vape popularity. The council, which banned smoking in five town centres in late 2022, now considers vaping to be more prevalent than traditional cigarette smoking.
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) has begun implementing regulations on Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products, as well as Heated Tobacco Products (HTPs), in line with DAO No. 22-06 (2022) and DAO No. 24-02 (2024). The DTI mandates businesses to obtain a valid Philippine Standard (PS) License for all covered products by December 31, […]
Cluj-Napoca, a city in northwestern Romania, may soon become the country’s first to prohibit smoking in public spaces such as parks, playgrounds, and even streets. Mayor Emil Boc announced the initiative, emphasizing that the measure should be implemented gradually following a public debate.
Following in the footsteps of Jura and Valais, the canton of Geneva may soon ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes, commonly known as “vapes”, “puffs.” Two members of the Grand Council, Louise Trottet (Green Party) and Raphaël Dunand (Libertés et Justice Sociale), have introduced a bill on Saturday to prohibit these products.
On Friday(01/10/2025), Maine Governor Janet Mills unveiled her biennial budget proposal, which includes a significant increase in the state’s tobacco taxes to balance spending with revenue. The governor aims to raise the cigarette tax from its current rate of $2 per pack, which was last adjusted in 2005, to $3 per pack. Maine currently has […]
A recent study conducted by researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King’s College London, in collaboration with Action on Smoking and Health (ASH), has found that approximately 1% of adults (18 and over) and youths (11-18 years old) in Great Britain currently use nicotine pouches. The research, published in Nicotine […]
President Sadyr Japarov of the Kyrgyz Republic signed into law amendments to the “On Free Economic Zones” Law on November 20, 2024. The Zhogorku Kenesh, Kyrgyzstan’s parliament, had previously adopted these changes to support entrepreneurs, ensure fair competition, and resolve legal contradictions arising from the Tax Code. The amended law clarifies the permitted activities for […]
As vaping continues to gain popularity, particularly among younger generations, questions arise about the legality and safety of using e-cigarettes while operating a vehicle. In New Jersey, the answer to whether vaping while driving is illegal may not be as clear-cut as one might expect.
Lower Potency Limits, Age Restrictions, and Sales Bans Expected to Impact Businesses and Consumers Louisiana will implement new laws regulating THC and CBD products starting January 1, 2025. These changes are expected to have a significant impact on the state’s hemp industry, affecting businesses and consumers alike.