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.
Belarus is currently finalizing a new bill aimed at regulating the circulation of tobacco raw materials, tobacco and non-tobacco nicotine-containing products, and electronic smoking systems (vapes). The draft law, which underwent public discussion in the summer, is now being reviewed by experts before its first reading in the House of Representatives. The primary goal is […]
Sweden is on the verge of becoming the first country in Europe to be officially classified as “smoke-free,” with its daily smoking rate falling below the World Health Organization’s 5% threshold. The prevalence of daily smokers has plummeted from 15% in 2005 to just 5.2% last year, continuing its downward trend.
Wisconsin legislators are once again pushing a bill to raise the state’s legal age for purchasing tobacco and nicotine products to 21, aiming to align state law with federal regulations enacted in 2019. Currently, Wisconsin state statutes still list the purchasing age as 18, creating confusion for retailers and law enforcement.
A new legal battle is unfolding in Virginia as small vape manufacturers and retailers challenge the state’s recently enacted Vapor Product Directory law. The plaintiffs, including Nova Distro, Inc., have filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia against Attorney General Jason Miyares and Tax Commissioner James Alex, seeking […]
In Belarus, the use of electronic cigarettes (vapes) is legally equated to traditional smoking and is strictly prohibited in public places. This ban extends to educational institutions, public transport, shopping centers, and dining establishments. Violating these rules can result in significant administrative penalties.
The Mexican Chamber of Deputies has postponed the discussion on reforming the General Health Law to completely prohibit the distribution and sale of electronic cigarettes and vapes until next Tuesday. The decision was first made by the Political Coordination Board and later confirmed by the full Chamber.
The state government of Tlaxcala, Mexico, through its Commission for Protection Against Sanitary Risks (Coeprist), has officially certified 16 public parks as “100% Tobacco Smoke and Emissions Free Spaces” for the first time. This initiative aims to protect public health by guaranteeing environments free from tobacco smoke, vapes, and similar products.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has introduced fully web-based versions of four key regulatory forms for premarket tobacco product applications (PMTAs) and Substantial Equivalence (SE) Reports. This update to the CTP Portal Next Generation (CTP Portal NextGen) allows manufacturers to complete, validate, and submit Forms FDA 4057, 4057a, 3965, and 3965a entirely online.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has officially launched the widespread implementation of “agentic AI” capabilities, aiming to modernize and accelerate its regulatory workflows, including the review of premarket tobacco product applications (PMTA). FDA Commissioner Marty Makary described this as a significant modernization effort to equip reviewers with the best possible tools.
The Russian government has approved a delay in the implementation of a ban on the sale of tobacco and vaping products at public transport stops. Originally scheduled for March 1, 2026, the new regulations are now set to take effect in September 2026. This six-month postponement, approved by a government commission on December 1st following […]