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 Ministry of Economy in Kyrgyzstan has published a resolution by the Cabinet of Ministers for public discussion, which aims to increase the minimum wholesale and retail prices for tobacco and nicotine-containing products from January 1, 2025. The department states that this step will increase the revenues of the republican budget and reduce the consumption […]
The South Australian government has put tobacconists selling illegal tobacco and vapes on notice, as they work on new legislation to shut down these businesses and impose penalties of up to $1.1 million. Consumer and Business Affairs Minister Andrea Michaels is set to receive the power to close premises suspected of selling illegal products for […]
Deputies from the New People faction in the State Duma, led by Alexei Nechayev, have prepared and sent a bill to the Russian government for review that would ban the sale of tobacco products, nicotine-containing products, hookahs, and devices for consuming nicotine-containing products to Russian citizens born after December 31, 2009, according to the faction’s […]
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) in the Philippines has released revised implementing rules for Republic Act No. 11900 (RA11900), also known as the “Vaporized Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Products Regulation Act,” according to an announcement on the DTI’s official website on September 30. The document clearly states that the maximum nicotine content in vaporized […]
The Japanese government has released long-awaited guidance on THC limits for CBD products, enabling brands hoping to launch into the market to begin devising their strategies. However, despite minor changes to the initially proposed limits, they still represent the strictest in the world, raising concerns about the impact on the emerging cannabis and CBD industries […]
The New Jersey State Legislature has introduced a new bill that aims to strengthen age restrictions on electronic smoking devices and tobacco products. The bill prohibits the delivery of these items to individuals under the age of 21 and requires that any tobacco or vaping product delivered to a residence be signed for by a […]
A new study published in the journal Nature Medicine has found that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the chemical in cannabis responsible for the “high” feeling, may improve learning and memory in older mice. Researchers gave low doses of THC to mice of different ages to investigate the brain systems involved in the aging process.
Finance Minister Chambers has expressed hope to reveal details of a vape tax in the upcoming Budget, set for unveiling on Tuesday, as budget talks continue into the weekend. The Budget 2025 will also include a 1pc cut to USC and a €250 energy credit.
U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden, an Oregon Democrat, introduced the Cannabinoid Safety and Regulation Act in the U.S. Senate on Wednesday. If passed and signed into law, the bill would create a new department at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration called the Center for Cannabinoid Products, which would enforce fresh regulations imposed on Farm Bill-compliant […]
The Standing Committee of the Council of Ministers has adopted a bill amending excise duty rates, including those for e-cigarettes, and recommends government approval, according to a letter from the Ministry of Finance to the Prime Minister’s Office. The bill notably excludes excise duty on vaporization devices, which will be covered by a separate piece […]