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.
A legislative committee in Costa Rica has shelved Bill 24.624, which aimed to regulate the use of e-cigarettes (vapers) nationwide. The Commission of Social Affairs of the Legislative Assembly voted 5 against and 2 in favor of archiving the initiative, citing concerns with the bill’s current wording and approach, despite acknowledging the growing and complex […]
The Croatian Government has approved significant amendments to its Law on Tobacco and Related Products, introducing a comprehensive ban on all characterizing aromas in heated tobacco products and extending existing prohibitions to cover flavored vapes and nicotine pouches. The new legislation also explicitly bans the sale of all such products to individuals under the age […]
The UK’s nationwide ban on disposable vapes, which took effect on June 1, 2025, resulted in an immediate £5 million loss in sales within the vaping category for convenience stores in its first week. Despite the prohibition, over £1 million worth of illegal disposable vape sales still occurred, according to new data from Talysis, a […]
In the rapidly evolving and increasingly scrutinized vaping industry, robust age verification is not just a legal obligation – it’s a cornerstone of responsible retail and a critical defense against significant penalties. With federal law firmly setting the minimum purchase age for all tobacco and nicotine products, including vapes, at 21, and states like Idaho […]
As international travel continues to rebound and vaping remains a popular habit for millions worldwide, navigating the diverse and often strict e-cigarette regulations in popular holiday destinations is more crucial than ever. What might be a perfectly legal activity in your home country could lead to hefty fines, confiscation of your device, or even more […]
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Montana has enacted Senate Bill 390, a new state law that expands the existing Clean Indoor Air Act to prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes (vapes) in most indoor public places and workplaces. This change, sponsored by Sen. Willis Curdy (D-Missoula) and signed into law by Gov. Greg Gianforte in May, effectively makes “smoke-free” also […]
Philippine Senator Win Gatchalian has emphasized the need for a dedicated law to further regulate the sale, packaging, advertisement, and distribution of e-cigarettes, vapes, and other electronic nicotine and non-nicotine delivery systems (ENDS/ENNDS) in the country. His call comes amidst growing global concerns over the safety of these products, highlighted by issues faced by companies […]
Belarus has developed a draft law proposing new comprehensive rules for the circulation of nicotine-containing products, including electronic cigarettes (vapes) and their liquids. The bill, titled “On Tobacco Raw Materials, Tobacco, Non-Tobacco Nicotine-Containing Products, Electronic Smoking Systems and Liquids for Them, Systems for Tobacco Consumption,” aims to define key terms, establish regulatory scope, and outline […]
The British government has formally contacted major supermarket chains Sainsbury’s and Morrisons, instructing them to cease all in-store advertising and promotion of heated tobacco products (HTPs). According to the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC), such promotions, which have included posters and video screens for devices like Philip Morris International’s (PMI) IQOS, are in […]