Entries by Matthew Ma

Vietnam Ministry of Justice Seeks Clarity on Vape Regulations

The Vietnamese Ministry of Justice has recently issued Assessment Report No. 68 (68/BCTĐ-BTP) regarding the Draft Decree amending and supplementing several articles of Decree No. 117/2020/NĐ-CP, which stipulates administrative sanctions in the health sector. The Ministry has requested clarification on two key points related to the regulation of electronic cigarettes and heat-not-burn tobacco products.

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More States Consider Establishing Vapor Product Directories in 2025

In the first few months of 2025, several state legislatures have introduced bills to establish vapor product directories, signaling a growing interest in regulating the sale of these products. The states considering such legislation include Florida, Indiana, Missouri, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Virginia, with similar bills also introduced in Arizona, Hawaii, Iowa, Nebraska, New York, […]

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Flavored Vape Ban in Utah Takes effect Immediately March 24

As of March 24, 2025, nearly all flavored vape products are now banned in Utah following a federal judge’s ruling in an ongoing lawsuit against the state’s new e-cigarette law. The ban, which was initially set to go into effect at the beginning of 2025 but was temporarily halted by a restraining order in December […]

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Mississippi Becomes 11th State to Pass PMTA Registry Law, Restricting Vape Product Sales

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves has signed HB 916 into law, making the state the 11th in the U.S. to pass a tobacco industry-sponsored PMTA registry law. The law will restrict the sale of most disposable vapes, bottled e-liquids, and refillable vape devices, creating a significant market advantage for products made by major tobacco companies like […]

U.S. Representatives Urge Crackdown on Illegal Vapes in 2025

In a letter sent on March 19, 2025, three U.S. representatives called on the Trump administration to take decisive action against the sale of illegal Chinese-made vape products in the United States. The letter, signed by Reps. Dusty Johnson (R-South Dakota), John Moolenaar (R-Michigan), and Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-Illinois), was addressed to Department of Homeland Security […]

Guide to Obtaining a Nicotine Prescription for Vaping in Australia

Since October 2021, Australia has implemented strict regulations on nicotine-containing vaping products, classifying them as Schedule 4 prescription-only medicines under the Therapeutic Goods Act 1989. This means that to legally purchase or import e-cigarettes or nicotine vaping liquids in Australia, individuals must first obtain a valid nicotine prescription from a registered medical practitioner. This guide […]

New Zealand Faces Concerns Over Emerging Nicotine Pouch Trend

Anti-smoking advocates in New Zealand are expressing concern over the growing popularity of oral nicotine pouches, which they fear could overshadow progress made in reducing youth vaping rates. These highly addictive pouches, often sold under the brand name ZYN, are placed under the lip and absorbed in the mouth, presenting a new challenge in the […]