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 Armenian National Assembly approved amendments to the Tax Code on July 3, setting higher excise tax rates for tobacco, alcohol, and electronic cigarettes from 2027 to 2029. Economist Grant Mikaelyan stated on July 17 that the reform serves a dual fiscal and social purpose, with retail prices expected to rise by up to 13% […]
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has assumed regulatory authority over synthetic nicotine, closing a loophole used by e-cigarette manufacturers to keep flavored products on shelves. This shift, enacted through a federal spending bill, allows the agency to target illegally marketed products.
The Federal Trade Commission has warned the parent company of Fifty Bar, a MAGA-branded disposable e-cigarette maker, over deceptive “Made in America” marketing. This regulatory action comes as federal officials target illicit, Chinese-sourced vaping products entering the U.S. market.
The British Columbia Supreme Court has cleared the way for a nationwide class action lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL Labs Inc. and its associate, Altria Group Inc. Justice Christopher Giaschi ruled that the case can proceed on behalf of Canadian consumers who have used JUUL products since 2018.
Australia’s daily smoking rate has dropped to its lowest point on record, according to data from the 2025 National Drug Strategy Household Survey. The survey, which gathered responses from over 17,500 participants aged 14 and older, shows that daily smoking in this demographic fell to 5.6% in 2025, down from 8.3% in the 2022–23 period.
The legal battle over local tobacco control in Oregon has reached a decisive turning point. By declining to review the latest challenge to Multnomah County’s ordinance, the Oregon Supreme Court has left a prior Court of Appeals ruling intact. This decision removes the final major legal obstacle to implementing flavored tobacco bans in both Multnomah […]
Mexico’s constitutional ban on e-cigarettes has failed to reduce usage, shifting the entire market into the hands of illicit smugglers. Six months into the prohibition, approximately 2.5 million vaping devices remain in circulation across the country, according to industry data.
The Gabonese government has introduced a revised tax scale for alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and electronic cigarettes under the Amending Finance Law (LFR) 2026. This fiscal adjustment comes as Parliament reviews a massive 863 billion FCFA budget cut, forcing the state to secure alternative revenue streams to offset declining oil revenues.
The Honorable Deliberative Council of Coronel Pringles is voting to approve an ordinance prohibiting the use of e-cigarettes and vaporizers in all enclosed spaces. Initiated by the Juntos and La Libertad Avanza coalition, the bill secured unanimous committee support before heading to the floor.
The Scottish Government, in partnership with the wider UK administration, has initiated a 12-week public consultation targeting the packaging, design, and retail presentation of tobacco, vape, avnd nicotine products. This joint initiative builds upon the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026, which took effect in April 2026, granting ministers new powers to regulate nicotine marketing following […]