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 Standing Committee on Human Development and Social Policy of the State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia has approved the discussion of draft amendments to the Law on Tobacco Control. The bill, introduced by MP O. Nominchimeg and 78 other members on September 19, 2024, aims to modernize regulations to address the rapid emergence of […]
Smokers and tobacco users across the UK face immediate price increases following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ latest Budget announcement. The government has confirmed that duties on cigarettes, cigars, and rolling tobacco will rise, a move expected to generate significant revenue for the Treasury, with tobacco duties estimated to raise £8.1 billion in 2025-26.
A new report by the civil organization Defensorxs, in collaboration with journalist Óscar Balderas, has exposed the deep involvement of seven major criminal organizations in the illegal sale and distribution of vapes and cigarettes across Mexico. Titled “Smoke, Vaping, and Power,” the document highlights how cartels are diversifying their revenue streams through contraband tobacco, vape […]
The Legislature of Río Negro Province, Argentina, has approved in the first round a modification to Provincial Law No. 4714, aiming to update tobacco control regulations. The key change explicitly incorporates a prohibition on the use of electronic cigarettes, vapes, and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) in all enclosed spaces accessible to the public.
The recent 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in Switzerland exposed a significant fracture in global tobacco policy. While the World Health Organization (WHO) maintained its traditional prohibitionist stance, a growing number of countries challenged this approach, advocating for vaping and other non-combustible nicotine products as vital […]
Former deputy Ricardo López Murphy has introduced a bill in Argentina aiming to regulate the sale and use of vaping systems, challenging the current prohibition. The initiative seeks to repeal Resolution 3226/2011, which has banned the advertising and sale of these devices since 2011. It proposes that vaporizers and nicotine pouches be recognized as harm […]
Less than a year into his second term, President Trump faces the challenge of reversing what critics describe as the “poor decision-making” of the Biden years, particularly regarding the illicit nicotine market. A new perspective argues that up to 85% of vaping devices currently sold in the U.S. are illegal, lacking authorization from the Food […]
The Mayor’s Office of Medellín, Colombia, has enacted strict new regulations banning the sale, distribution, and consumption of electronic cigarettes and vapes in all educational institutions and their surrounding areas. Issued through the Health Secretariat as Resolution 202550083698 on October 15, 2025, the measure aims to create environments 100% free of tobacco smoke and aerosols […]
Indiana is set to implement a dramatic 201% increase in its cigarette excise tax on July 1st, raising the rate from 99.5 cents to nearly $3 per pack. While lawmakers aim to boost state revenue and curb smoking, experts warn this move will likely trigger a significant unintended consequence: a surge in cigarette smuggling and […]
Poland’s Ministry of Health is advancing a draft bill (No. UD213) to completely ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes, covering both nicotine and nicotine-free versions. The primary goal is to protect youth from nicotine addiction and address environmental concerns related to plastic and lithium-ion battery waste. The proposed regulation also aims to restrict nicotine pouches […]