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 government of British Columbia has filed a landmark civil lawsuit against e-cigarette manufacturer JUUL Labs, accusing the company of deliberately targeting youth with addictive products and deceptive marketing. Premier David Eby announced the claim, filed in the B.C. Supreme Court, stating the province aims to “hold the company accountable” for fueling a public health […]
The state of Wisconsin has begun aggressively enforcing a new law restricting vape sales, levying nearly $13 million in fines against a single retailer for selling unauthorized products. Exclusive Tobacco, which operates a location in Oshkosh, was hit with two separate fines in October totaling over $12.8 million. The penalties stem from selling vapes not […]
2025 has proven to be a watershed year for the UK vaping industry. Six months following the implementation of the ban on single-use disposable vapes, the market is undergoing a profound transformation. While challenging for retailers navigating new legislation and stock adjustments, the sector is showing resilience and adaptability, with a notable surge in sales […]
The Glendale City Council has voted unanimously to raise the legal minimum age for purchasing tobacco products, including vapes and beedies, to 21. This move aligns the city’s local ordinances with existing state and federal laws, ensuring consistency in enforcement and prosecution.
Novosibirsk Region Governor Andrei Travnikov has ruled out introducing a total ban on the sale and use of vaping products within the region in the near future. Speaking at a press conference on December 11, Travnikov argued that such strict restrictions at a regional level would be ineffective and counterproductive.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warmly welcomed the decision by Vietnam’s National Assembly (NA) to solidify its stance against electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products (HTPs). The NA recently voted to add these items to the list of products illegal for investment or commercial trade under the Law on Investment, a move the WHO […]
The Austrian government has initiated a consultation process for amending its Tobacco Act, aiming to ban single-use e-cigarettes (disposable vapes) and tighten regulations on nicotine pouches, e-liquids, and tobacco use in public spaces like playgrounds. The review phase began on December 10, 2025, with new regulations slated to take effect in July 2026, and the […]
South Australia’s Consumer and Business Services (CBS) has executed a significant operation targeting the illicit tobacco trade across the state’s north and west regions, resulting in the seizure of illegal products valued at over $1.2 million. The crackdown, conducted between December 1st and 4th with support from SAPOL’s Operation Eclipse, focused on businesses in the […]
Despite explicit federal restrictions, the market for vaping products in Mexico continues to expand, with devices circulating easily in public spaces, schools, and online platforms. While marketed with attractive flavors and discreet advertising, these products pose significant addiction and respiratory risks, particularly to the growing number of adolescent users.
A quiet revolution is reshaping nicotine consumption in Canada, with nicotine pouches increasingly becoming the product of choice for adults seeking alternatives to cigarettes and vaping. These small, tobacco-free sachets, placed discreetly between the lip and gum, are gaining popularity for their convenience, lack of smoke or vapor, and ability to be used unobtrusively in […]