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 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 […]
November 2025 brings a diverse wave of regulatory shifts across the United States, ranging from digital modernization in Georgia to aggressive fiscal policies in Oregon. While Kentucky prepares for a strict January 1 licensing mandate, Florida lawmakers are debating a public smoking ban that could inadvertently outlaw vaping in most public spaces. Meanwhile, Oregon is […]
Uzbekistan has enacted a new law (ÖRK-1098, November 27, 2025) that introduces severe penalties for the illegal trade of electronic cigarettes and nicotine tobacco products. A key addition to the Criminal Code targets the production, sale, storage, transport, import, or export of banned nicotine products like vapes and e-liquids.
The Legislative Assembly of the Kirov region has submitted a bill to the Russian State Duma proposing a total ban on the sale of nicotine-containing products and consumption devices. The initiative seeks to prohibit both wholesale and retail trade of nicotine liquids, nicotine solutions (including e-cigarette liquids), nicotine-free liquids, and all devices used for their […]
Uzbekistan has officially introduced criminal liability for the circulation of electronic cigarettes and related nicotine delivery systems. Recent amendments to the Law “On Restricting the Distribution and Consumption of Alcohol and Tobacco Products” establish a comprehensive ban on the production, purchase, storage, transportation, sale, import, and export of these prohibited items.
Mexican lawmakers are moving to modify the proposed legislation banning vapes and electronic cigarettes to ensure that individual consumers are not criminalized. Pedro Zenteno, the Morena party president of the Chamber of Deputies’ Health Commission, is preparing a “reservation” (amendment) to alter the wording of Article 282 Quater in the reform bill.
While Russia debates granting regions the power to ban e-cigarette sales, neighboring Belarus is opting for a fundamentally different strategy: strict regulation aimed at preserving a legal, controlled market. In Russia, the State Duma is considering amendments that could lead to a patchwork of regional bans, a move critics warn could drive the estimated ten […]
Imperial Brands, the manufacturer behind well-known names like Golden Virginia and Blu vapes, has officially entered the rapidly growing nicotine pouch market with the launch of its new brand, Zone. This move aims to capitalize on the sector’s projected 234% volume growth over the next five years.
Vape shops across Mississippi are scrambling to sell off inventory of non-FDA approved vaping products and cigarettes ahead of a statewide ban taking effect on December 1st. Passed earlier this year as House Bill 916, the legislation mandates that only FDA-authorized products—limited to tobacco and menthol flavors—can be legally sold.