Entries by Matthew Ma

FDA Focuses on GeekVape and Heaven Gifts in 2024 Vape Enforcement

Agency Employs Diverse Tactics Across Supply Chain to Combat Illegal Vapes The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has conducted 20 enforcement actions against illegal vapes in 2024, with a particular focus on products that appeal to youth and lack premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) approval. A review of the FDA’s enforcement efforts reveals four […]

16 EU Countries Push for Vaping Inclusion in Bloc’s Tobacco Tax Law

Netherlands-Led Initiative Seeks to Address Regulatory Fragmentation and Market Distortion Sixteen European Union countries, led by the Netherlands, have called on the European Commission to propose a new law in the coming months that would include electronic cigarettes (vapes) in the bloc’s tobacco taxation legislation. The current EU tobacco taxation law, dating back to 2011, […]

Spain’s Health Ministry Proposes Ban on Flavored Vapes

Draft Royal Decree Aims to Regulate E-Cigarettes and Nicotine Pouches Spain’s Ministry of Health has proposed a new royal decree that aims to ban flavored and aromatic vapes in an effort to steer the smoking devices away from the youngest sector of the population. The vaping craze has caught on among young people in Spain, […]

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Vape and Oral Nicotine Categories Undergo Significant Shifts in C-Store Channel

Industry Faces Challenges with Illegal Products, Favors Disposables, 0% Nicotine, and Modern Oral As the vape and oral nicotine categories continue to evolve in the convenience store (c-store) channel, retailers are grappling with the impact of illegal products, shifting consumer preferences, and regulatory developments. Industry experts predict that 2025 may bring further regulatory clarity as […]

FDA Warns Over 100 Retailers for Selling Unauthorized Youth-Appealing E-Cigarettes

Agency Collaborates with States to Crack Down on Illegal Sales of Popular Brands like Geek Bar The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on December 5 that it has issued warning letters to 115 brick-and-mortar retailers for selling unauthorized e-cigarette products. The warning letters specifically cite the sale of disposable e-cigarette products owned by […]

Upcoming Disposable Vape Ban Boosts Black Market Fears

Industry Experts Warn Upcoming Single-Use Vape Ban May Fuel Illicit Trade London councils have seized a staggering 530,498 illegal vapes this year, with an estimated value of over £6 million, according to data obtained through Freedom of Information (FOI) requests. In the past three years, more than two million vapes have been confiscated across the […]

Vaping Industry Adapts to Regulatory Changes and Tax

The vaping industry braces for significant changes in the coming years as a vape tax, set to be introduced in October 2026, and increasing regulations reshape the market. While these transformative challenges may seem daunting, they also present opportunities for those ready to adapt.

Wholesale Disposable Vapes: The Ultimate Guide for Retailers to Succeed

The disposable vape market has experienced unprecedented growth in recent years, transforming the landscape of the vaping industry. For retailers looking to capitalize on this expanding market, understanding the ins and outs of wholesale disposable vapes is crucial for business success. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll dive into the key aspects of navigating the wholesale […]