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.
Brazil’s National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) and the Federal Public Ministry (MPF) have signed a five-year agreement to intensify the crackdown on illegal electronic cigarettes. The partnership aims to enforce Resolution RDC 855/2024, which bans the manufacture, sale, and distribution of vapes, by combining Anvisa’s technical expertise with the MPF’s legal power.
Virginia’s proposed House Bill 308 (HB 308) for the 2026 session aims to establish a strict product directory or “white list” for e-cigarettes and nicotine liquids. Any product not listed in this directory would be deemed contraband, subject to seizure, and sellers could face fines of up to $1,000 per day per unapproved product.
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has introduced a bill to significantly raise taxes on cigarettes, tobacco, vapes, and consumable hemp products. This legislative push aims to address Iowa’s alarming status as having the second-highest cancer rate in the nation by discouraging unhealthy behaviors and aligning state tax rates with national averages. Governor Kim Reynolds has confirmed […]
Responsible Vaping Ireland (RVI) believes the new licensing scheme, effective February 2nd, can be effective but only with robust enforcement. The trade association is urging authorities to crack down on non-compliant operators, specifically targeting phone shops identified as sources of illegal and underage sales.
Under House Bill 308, Virginia vape shops would be required to obtain a state permit to sell liquid nicotine products for the first time. The legislation aims to crack down on underage sales by empowering the Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Authority to revoke permits and levying significantly higher fines for violations.
A new bill introduced in the Tennessee legislature, the “Tobacco Product Retail Licensing Act,” seeks to prohibit all internet and mail-order sales of tobacco and vape products, mandating in-person transactions only. If passed, it would also require new retail licenses, impose fees, and transfer regulatory authority to the Tennessee Alcohol Commission.
The Oklahoma Department of Corrections (DOC) is implementing a groundbreaking plan to allow all prisoners to purchase single-use nicotine vapes and pouches through the canteen system starting in 2026. This initiative makes Oklahoma the first state prison system in the U.S. to offer these products, aiming to reduce violence associated with black market debt and […]
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has approved a new list of dangerous items prohibited on school premises, significantly tightening regulations on tobacco and nicotine products. Previously, bans focused on use; now, the mere possession of these items is forbidden for students, teachers, and visitors alike.
The German state of Baden-Württemberg is expanding its non-smoker protection laws to ban smoking and vaping in more public areas frequented by children, including playgrounds, bus stops, and outdoor pools. The new regulations also eliminate smoking zones in schools and government buildings, with fines for violations reaching up to €500.
Nixodine has emerged as a patented bio-alternative to nicotine, designed specifically for adult vapers seeking a similar experience without the tobacco derivative. Marketed as a vitamin B-based compound (specifically related to Nicotinamide), it contains zero nicotine yet mimics the pharmacological satisfaction and throat hit of traditional e-liquids. While it bypasses FDA tobacco regulations by not […]