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.
Companies Scramble to Find Alternatives as Tighter Restrictions Take Effect in January 2025 Tobacco sellers in Latvia are scrambling to find loopholes to circumvent the country’s new law that tightens rules on selling tobacco products and substitutes. The Baltic nation’s move to restrict the sale of these products has prompted businesses to seek alternative ways […]
Temporary Restraining Order Granted Following Complaint from Utah Vapor Business Association A federal judge has granted a temporary restraining order against the State of Utah, delaying the implementation of restrictions on flavored e-cigarettes that were set to take effect on January 1, 2025. The order, issued by Judge David Barlow on Monday, December 30, 2024, […]
New Taxation Agreement Aims to Discourage Vaping and Reduce Youth Vaping Rates The Government of Yukon has joined the federally coordinated vaping product taxation framework, resulting in a doubling of the federal excise tax on vaping products in the territory. The new taxation agreement, signed on May 22, 2024, will take effect on January 1, […]
Initiative Aims to Achieve Smokefree 2025 Goal by Providing Support and Tools The New Zealand government will provide free vaping starter kits to stop-smoking services nationwide starting next week, as part of its efforts to help adult smokers quit and achieve the Smokefree 2025 goal. Associate Health Minister Casey Costello announced that eligible clients will […]
State Implements New Law in 2025 to Curb Youth E-Cigarette Use A recent study conducted by The Freedom Center, a Maryland-based addiction treatment facility, has identified Kentucky as the seventh-largest underage vaping hotspot in the United States. The study analyzed data from the American Lung Association, Public Health Law Center, and the Center on Alcohol, […]
Industry Stakeholders Express Concern Over Potential Negative Impacts on Public Health and Economy Vape importers, represented by Voice of Vapers, Consumer Rights of Sales Alternatives (CORSA), and Bangladesh Electronic Nicotine Delivery System Traders Association (BENDSTA), have submitted a memorandum to Chief Adviser Dr. Muhammad Yunus, urging the government to reconsider its decision to ban the […]
Government Sets Minimum Prices and Bans E-Cigarettes to Improve Public Health and State Budget The Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan has approved minimum prices for tobacco products and vapes, effective January 1, 2025. The government signed the resolution to improve public health and replenish the state budget.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed two significant laws aimed at strengthening tobacco control and protecting minors from nicotine products. These legislative changes mark a substantial shift in Russia’s approach to tobacco regulation and youth protection.
The German Federal Association of the Tobacco Industry and Novel Products (BVTE) expects cigarette sales to exceed the previous year’s figure of 64 billion units in 2024. However, this increase does not reflect higher consumption or a rise in the number of smokers, according to BVTE.
The Elf Bar 4 in 1 Pre-filled Pod Kit is an innovative offering from one of the industry’s leading brands. This unique device allows users to switch between four different flavors on the go, providing convenience and variety in a single, rechargeable kit. Measuring 117.5mm x 36.8mm x 34.1mm, the Elf Bar 4 in 1 […]