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 Sarawak state government in Malaysia has agreed to implement a gradual ban on vape products as an urgent measure to combat the escalating trend of e-cigarette use, particularly among adolescents. The decision, endorsed by the Sarawak Cabinet, was announced by Datuk Seri Fatimah Abdullah, the state’s Minister for Women, Childhood and Community Wellbeing Development.
The UK’s landmark ban on the sale and supply of single-use disposable vapes, which came into force on June 1st, was implemented with two primary goals: to curb the alarming rise in youth vaping and to reduce the significant environmental damage caused by these throwaway devices. Months after its implementation, the effects are beginning to […]
The South Korean government has finalized the list of harmful ingredients in tobacco and vaping products that manufacturers and importers must now test for and disclose to the public. This move is a follow-up measure to the new Tobacco Harmful Substance Management Act, which came into effect earlier this month.
California is moving forward with the next phase of its flavored tobacco product enforcement by establishing an The California Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced its enforcement priorities for the state’s upcoming Unflavored Tobacco List (UTL), a new regulatory tool designed to enforce California’s ban on most flavored tobacco and vaping products. The first version […]
South Australia is intensifying its fight against the illicit tobacco and vape trade, announcing that 100 stores across the state have now been hit with 28-day closure orders since new ministerial powers came into effect on June 5th. This aggressive crackdown, led by the Malinauskas Labor Government’s dedicated $16 million illicit tobacco taskforce, aims to […]
The UK nicotine and tobacco market is in a state of profound transition. Decades of public health policy have successfully driven down smoking rates, yet the landscape is being continually reshaped by evolving consumer preferences, significant regulatory changes like the recent ban on disposable vapes, and the rapid rise of next-generation nicotine products. For convenience […]
The French government is facing significant backlash from vapers, medical professionals, and business owners over proposed new regulations that would align e-cigarettes more closely with traditional tobacco. Article 23 of the draft finance bill for 2026 includes a new excise tax on e-liquids, a total ban on online vape sales, and stricter administrative oversight for […]
All businesses in Kentucky that sell tobacco, nicotine, and vapor products will be required to have a state-issued license by January 1, 2026. This new mandate stems from Senate Bill 100, signed into law by Governor Andy Beshear, which aims to strengthen enforcement and regulate the sale of these products across the commonwealth.
The United Kingdom’s approach to regulating nicotine products is undergoing a significant shift, marked by the upcoming implementation of a new excise duty on vaping liquids. Effective from October 1, 2026, the Vaping Products Duty will impose a flat rate of £2.20 per 10ml of e-liquid. When combined with the standard 20% VAT, this translates to […]
A global conference on tobacco control, convening in Geneva next week, will consider proposals to address the environmental damage caused by cigarette butts, with some experts recommending a complete ban on plastic cigarette filters. Andrew Black, acting head of the secretariat of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), stated, “The best […]