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 Poland Senate has unanimously approved a bill prohibiting the sale of heated tobacco products with characteristic flavors, without proposing any amendments. The amendment to the Act on the Protection of Health against the Consequences of Using Tobacco and Tobacco Products, also known as the Tobacco Act, aims to implement an EU directive that member […]
In the 2025 South African Budget Speech, Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana announced a series of proposed excise duty increases on tobacco products and electronic nicotine and non-nicotine delivery systems, commonly known as “vaping” devices. These hikes, which exceed the anticipated inflation rate for the 2025/26 financial year, are set to significantly impact smokers and vapers […]
In recent years, a new trend has emerged among South African youth: the use of e-cigarettes, or vaping. What was once marketed as a tool to help adults quit smoking has now become a widespread phenomenon among teenagers, raising serious concerns about nicotine addiction and the long-term health effects on this vulnerable population.
The North Dakota House has once again voted down a bill that aimed to increase taxes on cigarettes and vaping products. Senate Bill 2281, which proposed a 25-cent tax hike on cigarettes and additional taxes on vaping products, was rejected by House lawmakers.
As of April 1, 2025, several Malaysian states will prohibit the open display of tobacco products in shops, in compliance with the Smoking Products Control Act for Public Health 2024 (Act 852). Retailers in Kuala Lumpur, Penang, and Selangor will be required to keep cigarettes and other smoking products hidden from view in closed cabinets.
The Dutch government is taking decisive action to address the growing problem of youth smoking and vaping by proposing a series of stringent measures aimed at curbing nicotine addiction among young people. At the heart of the new proposal from the Ministry of Health is a plan to raise the legal age for purchasing cigarettes […]
As we enter the year 2025, the e-cigarette market in the United States has undergone significant changes in terms of regulations, taxes, and sales policies. Each state has adopted its own unique approach to managing e-cigarettes, ranging from strict prohibitions to relatively lenient oversight. These varying policies have had a profound impact on the development […]
A recent CDC study published in the Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report uncovers a significant shift in adult tobacco use trends from 2017 to 2023. The prevalence of exclusive cigarette smoking declined by 5.2% (from 10.8% to 7.9%), while exclusive e-cigarette use surged by 20.3% (from 1.2% to 4.1%) during this period. These changes translate […]
The North Dakota Senate is currently considering a bill that would increase taxes on cigarettes and cigars by $0.25 and equalize the tax rate on vaping products to match other tobacco products. The additional revenue generated would be allocated to local health units and suicide prevention services. Supporters of the bill, such as Sen. Kathy […]
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has updated Import Alert 98-06 for the year 2025. This update emphasizes that all new tobacco products, particularly snus and nicotine pouches, that have not undergone the required premarket review process may be detained without physical examination upon entry into the United States.