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 UK government’s upcoming Vaping Products Duty risks pushing hundreds of thousands of adults back to combustible cigarettes, according to trade data released ahead of the October 1 implementation. Roughly half of surveyed consumers report they will either resume smoking or turn to unregulated black-market suppliers once prices rise. Price Increases and Market Disruption Under […]
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed legislation prohibiting the sale of single-use, battery-powered electronic cigarettes across the state. The measure aims to curb plastic pollution and prevent hazardous electronic waste from contaminating landfills and waterways.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced on September 28, 2026, that it will evaluate changes to the application framework for new tobacco products, including e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches. The effort aims to assess how the agency reviews products seeking legal entry into the commercial market.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health is finalizing draft amendments to the Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harm, scheduled for submission at the 16th National Assembly’s second session. Central to the draft is a complete ban on displaying tobacco products at retail points of sale. While designed to curb youth smoking, international outcomes show that […]
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed CS/SB 432 into law, barring licensed tobacco and nicotine retailers from possessing or selling nitrous oxide starting October 1, 2026. Known as Chapter 2026-148, the legislation directly targets smoke shops and vape stores across Miami-Dade, Broward, Orlando, Tampa, and Jacksonville to curb the recreational misuse of inhalants.
U.S. Senator Ashley Moody has called on Food and Drug Administration nominee Dr. Hedi Overton to execute a federal crackdown on unauthorized Chinese-manufactured vapes entering the United States. Speaking during a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing, Moody stressed that these illicit products threaten American youth.
The Turkish Ministry of Health has submitted draft legislation to the Grand National Assembly of Turkey (TBMM) aiming to phase out commercial tobacco access. Under the proposed “Tobacco Endgame” strategy, individuals born after a designated cutoff date will face a permanent, lifetime prohibition on purchasing any tobacco or nicotine products.
The European Union has pushed back a ministerial vote on higher tobacco and nicotine levies from October to November. The delay aims to allow Sweden time to form a new coalition government following its national election, providing room for negotiators to resolve a diplomatic deadlock over oral nicotine pouches.
A study led by Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics (LDI) Senior Fellow Andy Tan found that statewide flavored tobacco bans do not reduce youth tobacco use over the long term on their own. Comparing Massachusetts youth with peers in neighboring states without sales restrictions, researchers observed no difference in past 30-day tobacco use.
The San Diego City Council’s Neighborhood Services Committee has voted to advance an ordinance prohibiting smoking and vaping within 25 feet of outdoor dining spaces. Spearheaded by Councilmember Dr. Jennifer Campbell, a physician of 40 years, the proposal aims to curb public exposure to secondhand and thirdhand smoke.