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 Colombian government has submitted its fifth tax reform proposal to Congress, aiming to raise \$21.9 trillion pesos by 2027. Under the bill presented by Finance Minister German Ávila, authorities plan to increase taxes on vapes and cigarettes to curb consumption and generate revenue.
Indiana has banned the sale of e-cigarettes manufactured in “adversarial nations” under Senate Enrolled Act 185, which took effect on July 1. This measure, supported by Governor Mike Braun, targets products and components originating primarily from China to address consumer safety concerns.
Westchester County legislators voted unanimously on July 20 to ban the sale of e-cigarettes designed to look like everyday items, including school supplies, toys, and phone cases. Proposed by County Executive Ken Jenkins, the measure aims to prevent manufacturers from marketing disguised nicotine products to minors while keeping them hidden from parents and educators.
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) and mental health experts have demanded an immediate, total ban on vapes in Malaysia. This push follows warnings that e-cigarettes are fueling a youth mental health crisis by acting as a primary vehicle for illicit synthetic drugs.
The Polish Cabinet is scheduled to decide on a Ministry of Finance proposal to raise excise taxes on vaping devices and e-liquids. This initiative aims to reduce the economic accessibility of these products, particularly for young consumers, while closing existing tax loopholes.
The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) has warned that Australia’s falling smoking rates hide a rapidly expanding black market. This shift occurred as federal policies pushed consumers toward illegal suppliers instead of regulated harm-reduction alternatives.
Researchers at the Wake Forest University School of Medicine have confirmed that switching to cigarettes with drastically reduced nicotine levels does not cause smokers to smoke more or inhale more deeply. This finding, published in JAMA Network Open, addresses a major hurdle for proposed U.S. tobacco regulations.
At flat parties and student gatherings, a familiar ritual plays out: figures emerge from the shadows to ask a single, hopeful question: “Can I hit your vape?” This interaction highlights how a small plastic device has cemented itself as a defining social artifact of youth culture. Far from a simple nicotine delivery tool, the vape […]
The Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI) of East Java has issued Fatwa No. 1 of 2026, declaring both the abuse of e-cigarettes for drug consumption and the act of vaping in public spaces haram. Effective July 1, the religious decree aims to assist law enforcement in preventing the spread of drug-laced vape products across the region, […]
The French National Health Insurance (Cnam) has recommended a permanent ban on tobacco sales to anyone born after 2009. Published in its annual report on July 2, this proposal aims to eliminate youth smoking but faces immediate resistance from retail lobbies and complex European Union tax negotiations. This recommendation could mark a shift in French […]