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 Indonesian government has expanded mandatory graphic health warnings on all tobacco packaging under Government Regulation Number 28 of 2024 (PP 28/2024). This directive requires manufacturers and importers to dedicate half of their packaging space to explicit images of tobacco-related diseases, ensuring that health risks are visible to buyers rather than hidden in text disclaimers.
Indonesia’s National Narcotics Agency (BNN) has recommended a total ban on electronic cigarettes across the country. The proposal was presented during a policy meeting at the Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs in Jakarta on September 9, 2026, following evidence that vaping devices are serving as distribution channels for illegal narcotics.
Starting October 1, approximately 5.1 million UK vapers will face steep retail price increases following the rollout of the government’s Vaping Products Duty. The policy applies a flat tax of 22p per millilitre to all vaping liquids sold in the UK, whether they contain nicotine or not.
Florida car rental companies enforce strict cabin cleanliness policies, treating vape aerosols and cannabis odour the same as cigarette smoke. Because these violations carry penalty fees that frequently exceed the baseline rental rate, drivers must verify specific contract clauses before signing agreements at airport or downtown rental counters.
The German government has proposed raising the excise tax on e-cigarette liquids to 33 cents per milliliter, with coalition lawmakers pushing for an increase to 35 cents by January 2027. The move comes as industry data confirms that illicit products now control 50 percent of the German market.
Governor of Córdoba Erasmo Zuleta Bechara welcomed the House of Representatives’ decision to pass a bill establishing nationwide excise taxes on e-cigarettes and vaping devices during its second debate. If enacted into law, the measure will yield approximately 500 billion Colombian pesos for the country’s departments. Governor Zuleta emphasized that these funds will directly strengthen […]
Amid sounding air raid sirens on September 3, the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine voted to intensify national anti-smoking measures. A total of 269 lawmakers approved Resolution No. 15127, marking the 20th anniversary of Ukraine ratifying the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC).
Daily consumption of tobacco and alternative nicotine products across the European Union dropped to 16.5% among individuals aged 16 and older in 2025, down from 17.5% in 2022. The latest Eurostat survey shows that while daily nicotine use remains widespread, overall consumption is steadily decreasing across the continent.
Marlboro manufacturer Altria has filed a federal lawsuit against the US Food and Drug Administration in Lubbock, Texas, demanding a court-ordered replacement of the agency’s tobacco review process. The lawsuit alleges that bureaucratic inertia has paralyzed compliant domestic companies while unauthorized foreign products capture market share.
The U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has curtailed the Food and Drug Administration’s authority to regulate tobacco and vapor product marketing. In two consecutive rulings, the federal appellate court blocked the agency’s proposed graphic health warnings on cigarette packages and rejected its internal review standards for new vapor product applications.