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.
Chile has recently enacted a groundbreaking law, Law No. 21.642, which establishes clear regulations for Nicotine Delivery Electronic Systems (SEAN) and Non-Nicotine Electronic Systems (SESN). This legislation marks a significant step forward for nicotine innovation in Latin America, offering a balanced approach to vaping regulation that addresses public health concerns while respecting the rights of […]
Kentucky’s Senate Bill 100, which has cleared both the state House and Senate, would give investigators the authority to inspect any premises selling vaping products without the need for a search warrant. The bill, now awaiting Governor Andy Beshear’s signature, aims to curb the sale of these products to minors by establishing the Division of […]
A recent poll commissioned by campaign group We Vape has revealed that an overwhelming majority of UK traders believe the new vape laws, set to be enforced on June 1, will negatively impact small businesses. The survey, which targeted over 800 independent traders and franchises, found that 95% of respondents think the forthcoming Tobacco and […]
Governor Gretchen Whitmer’s latest proposal to tax e-cigarettes in Michigan could result in a sweeping ban on most vaping products, as the plan would prohibit the sale of any items not authorized by the FDA. The proposed tax, which aims to curb usage and protect public health, would extend the state’s 32% wholesale tax on […]
Prince Edward Island has recently implemented changes to its Tobacco and Electronic Smoking Device Sales and Access Act, which came into effect on February 1, 2025. The amendments, passed during the fall sitting of the legislature, aim to crack down on youth vaping by imposing stricter penalties on businesses that violate the province’s rules.
The Iloilo City Anti-Smoking Task Force (ICAST) is intensifying its efforts to enforce the city’s Comprehensive Anti-Smoking Ordinance, ensuring stricter compliance in public areas, streets, and schools. The ordinance also bans tobacco advertising, promotions, and sponsorships within the city.
As of June 1, 2025, the Russian Ministry of Transport will prohibit smoking while operating a vehicle. The new regulations will equate cigarettes and vapes with smartphones, which are already banned from use while driving. Violators will face fines of 1,500 rubles, with offenders being identified by cameras installed on roads. The amendments aim to […]
Colombian health organizations and advocates are calling on the Congress to pass Bill 308, which seeks to increase the consumption tax rate on cigarettes to 8,400 pesos over the next two years and introduce a new tax on electronic cigarettes equivalent to 35% of their final retail price. The bill, expected to be voted on […]
In a recent announcement dated March 10, General Permpoon Chidchob, Thailand’s Minister of Education, outlined a set of measures designed to control the growing problem of e-cigarette use, particularly among students and young people. This move comes in response to the Cabinet’s approval of a proposal from the Prime Minister on April 9, 2024, which […]
The Kentucky House of Representatives has voted 82-11 in favor of Senate Bill 100, which seeks to license retailers who sell tobacco and vape products in the state. The bill, initially passed by the Senate in late February, aims to curb the sale of nicotine products to minors and reduce the negative health impact of […]