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.
South Korea’s National Assembly has taken a major step towards regulating synthetic nicotine by advancing a bill to classify it as “tobacco” under the Tobacco Business Act. The amendment, approved by the subcommittee on economic and fiscal policy, seeks to broaden the legal definition of tobacco from just “tobacco leaf” to “tobacco or nicotine.” This […]
A new law banning the sale of non-FDA approved vaping products went into effect across Mississippi on December 1st. Following the passage of House Bill 916, all vape shops and retailers were required to remove unauthorized products, primarily targeting disposable vapes and flavored juices, from their shelves. Retailers had been given a 60-day grace period […]
Coral Springs city leaders are set to vote on extending a moratorium on new smoke and vape shops for another six months. The City Commission will address the issue this Wednesday, allowing more time to study zoning regulations amid concerns over the rapid proliferation of these businesses.
Following the significant disruption caused by the UK’s disposable vape ban, the vaping sector is now being urged to prepare for the next major regulatory shift: the introduction of a vape duty in October 2026. Tom Power, senior national account manager at Phoenix 2 Retail, suggests this new tax could spur sales of smaller vaping […]
Several countries have recently announced significant measures to restrict or ban the sale and circulation of electronic cigarettes, reflecting a growing global trend towards stricter regulation of vaping products.
As shops across the UK are prohibited from selling single-use disposable vapes. This national ban aims to stem the rising tide of nicotine addiction among children and “never smokers” – young people who have never lit a cigarette – while also addressing a significant environmental hazard. However, experts and early reports suggest the move might […]
A new Virginia law restricting the sale of vape products is already impacting local businesses, with the House of Vape in Annandale expected to close by year’s end. The legislation, approved in April 2024 and fully effective December 31, 2025, prohibits the sale of any liquid nicotine or vapor product not included in a state […]
In the realm of public health and personal well-being, few topics have sparked as much debate and confusion in recent years as vaping. A decade ago, the prevailing view among smokers was that e-cigarettes offered a safer alternative to traditional tobacco. Fast forward to today, and public opinion has undergone a dramatic reversal. A significant […]
The question of whether vaping should be embraced as a tool to help smokers quit has ignited a fierce debate within the global public health community. At a recent gathering in Geneva to discuss the World Health Organization’s (WHO) tobacco control treaty, over 1,400 delegates grappled with this divisive issue. While smoking rates have declined, […]
The number of adult smokers in Worcestershire has plummeted by a remarkable 33% in just 12 months, according to new data from the Office for National Statistics. In 2024, only 7.5% of adults in the county were smokers, down significantly from 11.2% in 2023. This reduction represents over 19,000 people quitting the habit in a […]