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.
The Government of Saskatchewan, Canada, introduced amendments to The Provincial Sales Tax Act, 2025 on March 24, aiming to remove the provincial sales tax (PST) exemption on vapour products. As of June 1, 2025, a six percent PST will be applied to all vapour products in the province, in addition to the existing vapour products […]
Sweden has become the first nation to formally adopt tobacco harm reduction as a key component of its public health policy. This decision comes after the country successfully reduced its smoking rate to just 4.5% among Swedish-born adults, dropping below the 5% threshold for a smoke-free society.
The Tennessee House Finance, Ways, and Means Committee recently passed House Bill 968, presented by Representative David Hawk, with a 12-1 majority on March 10, 2025. The bill proposes a 10% tax on all open-system vapor products and bans non-FDA-approved products, creating a registry of approved vapes and ensuring that only FDA-deemed acceptable products are […]
Poland’s Ministry of Health has announced plans to introduce a draft bill banning the sale of single-use electronic cigarettes, or disposable vapes, in the country. Minister Izabela Leszczyna stated that the government will address this initiative in the third quarter of 2025, following the presidential elections. The ministry cites public health concerns as the primary […]
The Vietnamese Ministry of Justice has recently issued Assessment Report No. 68 (68/BCTĐ-BTP) regarding the Draft Decree amending and supplementing several articles of Decree No. 117/2020/NĐ-CP, which stipulates administrative sanctions in the health sector. The Ministry has requested clarification on two key points related to the regulation of electronic cigarettes and heat-not-burn tobacco products.
In the first few months of 2025, several state legislatures have introduced bills to establish vapor product directories, signaling a growing interest in regulating the sale of these products. The states considering such legislation include Florida, Indiana, Missouri, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Virginia, with similar bills also introduced in Arizona, Hawaii, Iowa, Nebraska, New York, […]
As of March 24, 2025, nearly all flavored vape products are now banned in Utah following a federal judge’s ruling in an ongoing lawsuit against the state’s new e-cigarette law. The ban, which was initially set to go into effect at the beginning of 2025 but was temporarily halted by a restraining order in December […]
Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has signed HB 916 into law, making the state the 11th in the U.S. to pass a tobacco industry-sponsored PMTA registry law. The law will restrict the sale of most disposable vapes, bottled e-liquids, and refillable vape devices, creating a significant market advantage for products made by major tobacco companies like […]
In a letter sent on March 19, 2025, three U.S. representatives called on the Trump administration to take decisive action against the sale of illegal Chinese-made vape products in the United States. The letter, signed by Reps. Dusty Johnson (R-South Dakota), John Moolenaar (R-Michigan), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Illinois), was addressed to Department of Homeland Security […]
The Netherlands, backed by 11 other EU nations, is calling on the European Commission to tighten regulations on e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches. Ministers argue that current tobacco laws are outdated and fail to address the rise of new nicotine products, which are increasingly popular among young consumers.