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.
Brazilian Consumer Protection Agency Cracks Down on Illegal Vape Ads Targeting Youth Procon Goiás, the consumer protection agency in the Brazilian state of Goiás, has notified Facebook to provide information about advertisements on its platform promoting the sale of electronic smoking devices, including vapes, pods, and e-cigarettes. The agency took action after monitoring the app’s […]
The Italian Customs and Monopolies Agency (Agenzia delle dogane e monopoli) has now blocked a total of 909 websites for the illegal sale of inhalable liquid products or fiscally monopolized goods. The agency’s latest action targets new websites, giving them until December 18 to regularize their position by removing elements or products that cannot be […]
Investigation Aims to Combat Youth Vaping Epidemic and Hold Manufacturers Accountable Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, who also serves as Co-Chair of the Congressional Caucus to End the Youth Vaping Epidemic, launched an inquiry on Monday into […]
The Senedd, the Welsh Parliament, has passed a vote introducing new regulations to prohibit the supply, including for free, of single-use disposable vapes in Wales. The Environmental Protection (Single-use Vapes) (Wales) Regulations 2024 aims to tackle the litter and plastic pollution that harm the environment and wildlife.
Australia’s nicotine-addicted smokers and vapers have become the target of an unlikely rivalry between pharmacy chain Chemist Warehouse and big tobacco companies, as they battle to gain market share in the wake of new government regulations. The laws have created a lucrative new market for vapes sold through pharmacies by shutting down scores of small […]
Vaping has transformed from a simple smoking alternative to a full-fledged cultural phenomenon, with its presence felt in movies, TV shows, and everyday life. This article explores the captivating journey of vaping, from its cinematic portrayal to its real-life evolution, and how it has become a lifestyle that combines innovation, individuality, and community.
The UK government has launched decisive action to tackle the growing vape disposal crisis, announcing new regulations that will require online giants Amazon and eBay to contribute to recycling costs. This targeted approach addresses the mounting environmental concerns surrounding disposable e-cigarettes.
Antitobacco Groups Urge Swift Action to Protect Public Health Leading tobacco control organizations are calling on Addictions Minister Ya’ara Saks to swiftly remove flavoured vaping products from the market, as promised earlier this fall. The groups cite recent Canadian studies as further evidence of the harm caused by the federal government’s three-and-a-half-year delay in finalizing […]
Agency Employs Diverse Tactics Across Supply Chain to Combat Illegal Vapes The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has conducted 20 enforcement actions against illegal vapes in 2024, with a particular focus on products that appeal to youth and lack premarket tobacco product application (PMTA) approval. A review of the FDA’s enforcement efforts reveals four […]
LGBTQ Adults and Youth More Than Twice as Likely to Vape Compared to Straight Counterparts A recent report from the U.S. Surgeon General’s office finds that LGBTQ Americans use e-cigarettes at significantly higher rates than their straight counterparts. The report, based on data from 2019 to 2021, reveals that nearly half of bisexual adults have […]