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 Principality of Monaco has taken a significant step in its public health strategy by enacting a comprehensive new anti-tobacco law. Unanimously passed by the National Council on May 15, 2025, Bill No. 1104 introduces sweeping reforms aimed at safeguarding public health, with a strong focus on protecting youth from nicotine addiction and addressing the […]
New Alabama law (HB8) bans vape/tobacco vending machine sales & mandates retailer licensing to combat youth access and high vaping rates.
Illinois’ new budget increases the effective tax rate on all tobacco products, including vapes and e-cigarettes, to 45% to boost state revenue.
The landscape of vaping in the United Kingdom is on the cusp of a significant transformation. Starting this Sunday, June 1st, 2025, a nationwide ban on the sale and supply of single-use disposable vapes will come into effect across England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. This landmark legislation, part of the broader Tobacco and Vapes […]
The Chechen Republic has the lowest prevalence of smoking in Russia at just 0.2%, followed by Ingushetia (6.17%) and Kabardino-Balkaria (10.31%), according to March 2025 data from the Central Research Institute for Organization and Informatization of Health (CRIOI) of the Russian Ministry of Health. Other regions with low smoking rates include Karachay-Cherkessia (11.18%) and the […]
Every year on May 31st, the global community unites for World No Tobacco Day. It’s more than just a date on the calendar; it’s a powerful, worldwide call to action, a moment to spotlight the profound and often devastating effects of tobacco use and to galvanize efforts encouraging people everywhere to quit for good. Whether […]
Updated: Jun / 2025 Connecticut has established a robust and evolving framework of laws to regulate the sale and use of vaping products, including e-cigarettes, vape pens, and other electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS). Driven by a strong commitment to public health, particularly the prevention of underage access and use, the Nutmeg State combines strict […]
France is set to implement a significant expansion of its smoking ban, prohibiting smoking in most outdoor public places starting July 1, 2025. The new law aims to protect the public, particularly children, from secondhand smoke and further denormalize tobacco use.
Brazil’s Minister of Health, Alexandre Padilha, has firmly positioned himself against the legalization of e-cigarettes and similar vaping devices. Speaking at a World No Tobacco Day campaign launch in Brasília on May 28th, Padilha emphasized his support for maintaining the National Health Surveillance Agency’s (Anvisa) existing ban (RDC 46/2009, reinforced by RDC 855/2024) on the […]
The United Kingdom is set to implement a significant change in its vaping regulations with a ban on the sale and supply of single-use disposable vapes. This new law, effective from June 1st, will apply across England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Scotland, impacting both physical shops and online retailers. The ban encompasses all disposable vapes, […]