Entries by Matthew Ma

Arizona Retailers Accuse Altria of Deception Over Flavored Vape Ban

Several Arizona e-cigarette retailers have accused representatives from tobacco giant Altria of misleading them into appearing to support a proposed bill that would ban the sale of flavored nicotine vaporizer devices, which these sellers consider a significant source of revenue. The controversy highlights the high stakes and intense emotions surrounding the ongoing debate over vaping […]

Philippine President Leads P3.26 Billion Smuggled Vape Destruction

Philippine President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. personally led the public destruction of nearly 3 million pieces of smuggled electronic cigarettes and vaping accessories in Manila on Monday, April 7th. The seized goods, valued at approximately P3.26 billion (Philippine Pesos, about $56.8M), were disposed of at the Bureau of Customs (BOC) facility in South Harbor, signaling […]

Russian Government Rejects Proposed Vape Sales Ban

The Russian government has once again declined to support a bill that would prohibit the sale of vapes and e-liquids in the country. The proposed legislation aimed to introduce a nationwide ban on the wholesale and retail trade of nicotine or its derivatives, including nicotine salts, as well as specialized e-liquids and devices for their […]

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Nevada Considers Generational Ban on Cigarette Sales

Nevada lawmakers are considering a groundbreaking proposal that would permanently ban the sale of cigarettes to anyone born after December 31, 2004, with the exception of certain casinos. The bill, Assembly Bill 279, is a sweeping effort to cut down on future combustible tobacco use and phase out the sale of the most harmful nicotine […]

MOH Malaysia Enforces Tobacco Display Ban, Issues Warnings

The Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) has begun issuing non-compliance notifications and warning letters to premises found violating the Ban on Display of Tobacco Products at their Point of Sale counters. The move comes as part of a phased enforcement approach that will continue until October 1, 2024.

Washington Lawmakers Revive Bill to Ban Flavored Tobacco Products

Washington state lawmakers have resurrected a bill that aims to ban the sale of flavored tobacco products, including vapes and menthol cigarettes, by July 2027. House Bill 2068, sponsored by Rep. Kristine Reeves, D-Federal Way, received a committee hearing on Monday, despite a similar proposal failing to move forward earlier in the legislative session.

Can President Trump Save Vaping? Millions of Vapers are Waiting!

The current federal regulatory framework governing vaping products in the United States stands as a major impediment to innovation and consumer access, argue critics within the industry and harm reduction communities. At the heart of the issue lie the 2009 Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act (TCA) and the subsequent 2016 FDA “deeming rule,” […]

Netherlands Calls for EU Action to Combat Youth Vaping

The Netherlands is leading the charge in calling for a unified, EU-wide approach to combat the growing problem of youth vaping. In a letter signed by twelve EU member states, Dutch State Secretary for Youth, Sports, and Prevention, Vincent Karremans (VVD), has urged the European Commission to significantly strengthen legislation governing e-cigarettes and other nicotine […]