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.
Smoking while driving is a habit many find hard to quit, but it could soon become a costly one in Germany. Experts are calling for a strict ban on smoking in cars when children or pregnant women are present, with proposed fines of up to €3,000 (approximately $3,500 USD) for violators.
New Resolution Prohibits Vaping in Public Spaces and Restricts Advertising The Panamanian Ministry of Health (Minsa) has introduced new regulations on the sale, use, and advertising of electronic cigarettes, also known as vapes, as well as heated tobacco and oral nicotine products in Panama. The measures, outlined in Resolution No. 146 of January 31, 2025, […]
In recent years, the use of vaping products among Canadian teenagers has become a growing concern for public health officials, parents, and advocates. To better understand the scope of this issue, let’s take a closer look at the latest data from the Canadian Substance Use Survey and explore the ongoing efforts to curb youth vaping […]
Picture this: A lifelong smoker finally ditches cigarettes after 30 years by switching to a strawberry-flavored vape. Now imagine regulators banning that flavor, pushing them back to Marlboros or worse – untested black-market products. This dilemma lies at the heart of America’s tobacco policy crossroads.
Smoking remains a prevalent habit among many East Texas residents, despite its well-documented health risks and financial costs. While adults are free to make their own choices regarding tobacco use, the presence of children in a vehicle with a smoking adult raises significant concerns about the harmful effects of secondhand smoke exposure on minors.
The State Duma, Russia’s lower house of parliament, has rejected a bill that proposed banning smoking at public transport stops and near building entrances during a plenary session, according to TASS news agency.
A growing coalition of vaping advocates has launched a formal petition to the European Parliament opposing Bulgaria’s sweeping prohibition on e-cigarettes. The group, operating under the Discord Vape banner, argues the ban unlawfully restricts adult access to harm-reduction tools while failing to address youth access issues effectively. With 8,000 members linked to Discord’s global 150-million-user […]
The French parliament has voted to ban single-use electronic cigarettes, also known as disposable vapes or “puffs,” making France the second European Union country after Belgium to introduce such a ban. The bill, which received final approval in the Senate upper house on Thursday, is part of a broader government campaign to reduce smoking and […]
New Resources Provide Detailed Instructions on Compliance, Product Legitimacy, Age Verification, and Recycling Requirements The Association of Convenience Stores (ACS) has published a comprehensive guide and accompanying poster to assist retailers in preparing for the upcoming ban on disposable vaping products in the UK. The ban, set to take effect on June 1, 2025, will […]
A recent study conducted by a team of Australian and New Zealand academics has found that New Zealand’s adult smoking rate has fallen faster than Australia’s over the past decade, despite New Zealand starting with a higher rate in 2013. The researchers explored potential reasons for this difference, focusing on the contrasting approaches to vaping […]