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.
Henrico County officials have approved a strict new ordinance aimed at curbing the proliferation of unregulated vape and tobacco shops. The amendment, passed by the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, December 16, introduces rigorous zoning and permitting requirements for new businesses selling recreational products like tobacco, kratom, cannabis, and vapes.
The City of Roanoke, Virginia, is exploring new zoning regulations aimed at significantly restricting the number and location of new vape shops. Spearheaded by City Council Member Phazhon Nash, the proposed ordinance would ban any new vape shops from opening within 1,000 feet of a school, church, or park, and within 2,000 feet of another […]
The National Commission on Markets and Competition (CNMC), Spain’s independent competition regulator, has formally challenged key aspects of the Ministry of Health’s proposed tobacco law reform, specifically targeting the planned ban on single-use disposable vapes. In a report issued on November 18, the CNMC urged the government to reconsider the prohibition, suggesting that “less restrictive […]
The Warner Robins City Council has unanimously approved a six-month moratorium on issuing licenses for new businesses primarily selling vape, CBD, and tobacco products. This pause, effective immediately through June 2, 2026, aims to give city officials time to review and update ordinances governing these establishments.
Malaysia is taking decisive steps towards a complete nationwide ban on vaping, with the Health Ministry targeting final policy implementation by 2026. Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed that the Cabinet has agreed in principle to the ban, stating, “It is not about whether we ban vape or not, but when.”
Azerbaijan’s Milli Majlis (Parliament) is considering legislative amendments to completely prohibit the circulation of electronic cigarettes and their components. The proposed bill, discussed by joint parliamentary committees on December 16, aims to ban the import, export, production, storage, wholesale, and retail sale, as well as the use of these products.
Tajikistan has enacted a comprehensive ban on the use, production, and distribution of electronic cigarettes (vapes). The decision was announced during the fourth session of the Majlisi Milli by Chairman Rustam Emomali, who emphasized the critical need to protect public health and prevent the negative consequences of vaping, particularly among youth and adolescents.
A new bill introduced in New Hampshire, Senate Bill 596, aims to ban smoking and vaping throughout Hampton Beach State Park, including its RV park. If passed, the ban would take effect on January 1, 2027. While the legislation does not currently propose fines for violators, authorized officials would be directed to stop individuals from […]
The year 2025 marked a period of significant upheaval and transformation for the tobacco and nicotine industry in the United States. Driven by a confluence of new Food and Drug Administration (FDA) authorizations, substantial state-level excise tax increases, and intensified federal enforcement against illicit e-cigarettes, the landscape for convenience store retailers, manufacturers, and consumers has […]
The Sherburne County Board of Commissioners has voted 3-2 to enact a significant overhaul of its tobacco licensing ordinance, aiming to curb youth vaping and nicotine addiction. The new regulations, which will take effect on July 1, 2026, specifically target convenience stores in the county’s townships. Key provisions include a ban on the sale of […]