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.
Mike Salem of the Consumer Choice Center (CCC) argues that Westminster’s legislative ambition is creating an unsustainable burden for local councils. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, currently in the House of Lords, proposes banning tobacco and heated tobacco sales for anyone born after 2009, alongside strict curbs on vape flavors and nicotine pouches. While the intent is public health, […]
The European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) issued a formal opinion on February 18, warning that abrupt increases in tobacco taxation could inadvertently fuel the illicit trade. Analyzing the European Commission’s July 2025 directive review, the advisory body argues that excessive levies undermine fiscal revenue and public health goals. The EESC advocates for a “proportionate and gradual” reform […]
Oregon lawmakers are advancing a critical bill to close a regulatory loophole that currently allows flavored nicotine pouches to be sold without the same 21+ age restrictions as traditional tobacco. By reclassifying these smokeless products under existing Tobacco Control statutes, the state aims to align pouch oversight with cigarette and vape standards, effectively mitigating rising youth addiction risks.
Orange County commissioners are set to evaluate a new zoning proposal on April 7 that would establish mandatory buffer zones between public schools and future smoke or vape shops. Driven by parental concerns regarding proximity, District 1 Commissioner Nicole Wilson suggests mirroring existing alcohol sales restrictions to create a “safe circle” around campuses, effectively preventing new nicotine retailers from opening […]
A new health simulation by Untold Healing visually compares the biological impact of combustible cigarettes versus e-cigarettes. The data reinforces the Public Health England consensus: while not risk-free, vaping exposes users to a “small fraction” of the toxins found in tobacco smoke. Specifically, the simulation highlights that traditional cigarettes deliver over 7,000 chemicals per puff, including arsenic and benzene, whereas […]
A coalition of business leaders and retired law enforcement officials has launched a fierce protest against Governor Kathy Hochul’s proposed 75% wholesale tax on nicotine pouches like ZYN and VELO. Critics, labeling the measure the “Bro Tax,” argue that aligning pouch taxation with cigarettes will fuel organized crime and disproportionately penalize low-income residents. The state projects the levy will generate $57 million annually by […]
The UK government has launched a 12-week public consultation (ending May 8) to extend smoke-free laws to outdoor spaces, specifically proposing a ban on vaping in private vehicles when children are present. The measure, part of the broader Tobacco and Vapes Bill, also targets playgrounds and school perimeters. While framed as a preventative health strategy, experts argue the […]
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s latest budget proposal includes a 50% increase in the cigarette excise tax, raising the rate from $2 to $3 per pack. The plan also introduces a new 57% tax on the wholesale price of vaping products. Economic models predict this fiscal policy will drive Michigan’s illicit tobacco trade rate from 14% to 22%, incentivizing cross-border trafficking.
Spain’s new anti-smoking draft bill, currently undergoing the European TRIS procedure, targets a tobacco-free generation by 2030. The legislation expands smoke-free zones to terraces and school perimeters while strictly regulating e-cigarettes. Health officials emphasize integrating flexible cessation treatments to mitigate the €20 billion annual economic burden on the national health system.
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer is advancing a revised fiscal strategy, pivoting from stalled income tax brackets to aggressively increasing tobacco and vape levies. The proposed 100% tax hike on e-liquids (from $0.05 to $0.10 per milliliter) aims to generate $18.9 million in state revenue while establishing critical financial disincentives to improve local community health outcomes.