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 Russian Federation Council has approved a law allowing for the extrajudicial blocking of websites that sell tobacco and nicotine-containing products online. This measure, passed during a plenary session, also extends to sites offering hookahs and devices like IQOS.
The Michigan Senate has advanced bipartisan legislation aimed at establishing a statewide tobacco retail licensing system, a move supporters believe is crucial for reducing youth access to tobacco and vaping products. Senate Bills 462 and 465, sponsored by Senators Sam Singh and Joe Bellino, were approved on Thursday, December 18, and would require retailers to […]
The French Council of State has declared Article 76 of the recent tobacco law in French Polynesia illegal, effectively overturning a planned total ban on the importation and sale of vaping products. The controversial article, introduced unexpectedly by Senator Lana Tetuanui during a marathon legislative session in late August, sought to completely prohibit e-cigarettes and […]
A new bill introduced by Uruguayan Deputy Álvaro Dastugue seeks to prohibit smoking and vaping in public squares, parks with children’s play areas, and bus stops. The proposed legislation, presented to the Chamber of Representatives’ Public Health and Social Assistance Commission, aims to “protect the population from involuntary exposure to smoke and aerosols derived from […]
The Jordanian government has announced significant reductions in the special taxes levied on tobacco alternatives, including electronic cigarettes and heated tobacco products. The amendments to the Special Tax Law of 2025 were published in the Official Gazette on Sunday and are set to take effect immediately from Monday morning. This strategic move is expected to […]
As millions prepare to jet off for Christmas and New Year breaks, experts are issuing an urgent warning to vapers: ignoring local regulations could turn your festive holiday into a financial nightmare. With global travel surging for the season, ignorance of shifting vaping laws is not a valid defense, and the penalties in some popular […]
Spain is intensifying its efforts to curb tobacco and nicotine use, with both regional and national governments introducing stricter regulations. A regional government in the Balearic Islands is drafting a new addictions law that would subject vaping devices to the same legal restrictions as traditional tobacco products. This move aims to address the growing normalization […]
The Balearic Islands government is drafting a new “Addictions Law” aimed at prohibiting the sale of vapes and energy drinks to individuals under 18 years old. Health Minister Manuela García confirmed the plans, stating that the legislation would equate vapes with tobacco under state regulation, addressing the current loophole where they can be easily purchased […]
The Legislative Assembly of the Penza region in Russia has passed a law prohibiting the retail sale of vapes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems, effective September 1, 2026. The legislation, introduced on December 12, bans the sale of devices for consuming nicotine-containing products, nicotine-free liquids, tobacco-free heating mixtures, and any electronic devices used to […]