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.
Moroccan smokers will face higher prices starting January 1, 2026, as the government implements the final stage of a four-year fiscal plan. This increase, expected to range between one and two dirhams per pack, primarily targets popular mass-market brands. It marks the conclusion of a gradual taxation program established under the 2022 Finance Law.
Australia’s aggressive strategy of hiking tobacco taxes to curb smoking is facing intense scrutiny as evidence mounts that the policy has backfired, fueling a massive $10 billion illicit tobacco market run by violent criminal gangs. While higher prices initially deterred smokers, critics argue the strategy has been pushed too far, creating a distorted market where […]
The Royal Malaysian Customs Department has seized over RM16 million worth of electronic cigarettes (vapes), devices, and liquids following a raid on a warehouse in Padang Besar, Kedah. State Customs Director Wan Marini Wan Hamzah reported that the operation, conducted on October 13, uncovered a massive haul of 719,250 units.
South Korea’s National Assembly has taken a major step towards regulating synthetic nicotine by advancing a bill to classify it as “tobacco” under the Tobacco Business Act. The amendment, approved by the subcommittee on economic and fiscal policy, seeks to broaden the legal definition of tobacco from just “tobacco leaf” to “tobacco or nicotine.” This […]
A new law banning the sale of non-FDA approved vaping products went into effect across Mississippi on December 1st. Following the passage of House Bill 916, all vape shops and retailers were required to remove unauthorized products, primarily targeting disposable vapes and flavored juices, from their shelves. Retailers had been given a 60-day grace period […]
Coral Springs city leaders are set to vote on extending a moratorium on new smoke and vape shops for another six months. The City Commission will address the issue this Wednesday, allowing more time to study zoning regulations amid concerns over the rapid proliferation of these businesses.
Following the significant disruption caused by the UK’s disposable vape ban, the vaping sector is now being urged to prepare for the next major regulatory shift: the introduction of a vape duty in October 2026. Tom Power, senior national account manager at Phoenix 2 Retail, suggests this new tax could spur sales of smaller vaping […]
Several countries have recently announced significant measures to restrict or ban the sale and circulation of electronic cigarettes, reflecting a growing global trend towards stricter regulation of vaping products.
As shops across the UK are prohibited from selling single-use disposable vapes. This national ban aims to stem the rising tide of nicotine addiction among children and “never smokers” – young people who have never lit a cigarette – while also addressing a significant environmental hazard. However, experts and early reports suggest the move might […]
A new Virginia law restricting the sale of vape products is already impacting local businesses, with the House of Vape in Annandale expected to close by year’s end. The legislation, approved in April 2024 and fully effective December 31, 2025, prohibits the sale of any liquid nicotine or vapor product not included in a state […]