Entries by Matthew Ma

Georgia Vaping Bill Aims to Clarify Legal Products via Directory

Georgia lawmakers are considering a bill that would establish a directory of vaping products allowed for sale in the state. Proponents argue the measure will provide clarity for businesses and aid in enforcement, while vape shop owners contend it could significantly harm their industry and remove products that help people quit smoking.

South Carolina Advances Restrictive Vape Registry Bill

South Carolina legislators continue pushing a bill to restrict vape shop inventory to solely FDA-authorized items. By creating a registry prohibiting unlisted products, supporters aim to curb teen usage. But vocal industry opposition argues the restrictive approach could backfire.

Florida Bill to Restrict Vape Sales to FDA Approved Products

The Florida House has passed a divisive bill that would effectively ban the sale of all but 34 tobacco-flavored vaping products sold by Big Tobacco companies in the state. The legislation, HB 1007, cleared the House on an 83-26 vote, with two Republicans voting against the measure sponsored by Palm City Republican Rep. Toby Overdorf.

Vaping Demonstrates Effectiveness As Smoking Cessation Tool

A new randomized clinical trial published in the prestigious New England Journal of Medicine adds to mounting evidence that vaping serves as an effective smoking cessation tool. The study found e-cigarettes nearly doubled quit success rates compared to traditional nicotine replacement therapy. As anti-vaping advocates continue sounding alarms over health risks, they face the inconvenient […]

Mr Fog SW15000 Disposable Vape Review

The team over at Mr Fog have somehow taken an already amazing disposable and made it even better with the release of the new Switch SW15000. This powerful device builds upon everything that made the original Switch so fantastic, while adding a number of key upgrades to deliver even stronger performance.

UK Considers New Tax on Vaping Products

The UK government is debating implementing a dedicated tax on vaping products in next week’s Budget announcement. Unlike combustible cigarettes, e-cigarettes currently only pay the standard 20% VAT rate. A vaping levy could raise around £500 million annually if set at a similar level to tobacco duties, which brought in £10.4 billion last year. However, […]

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Uwell Crown X Pod Kit Review

The Uwell Crown X is one of the latest additions to Uwell’s popular Crown series of pod mod devices. This new pod mod promises powerful performance with adjustable wattage up to 60W and long battery life from its 1500mAh battery capacity. Designed for direct-to-lung vaping, the Crown X also features a large 5.3ml pod, adjustable […]

Florida Bill Requires Vape Makers to Note No FDA Approval

A new Florida bill (SB 1006) would mandate all nicotine product manufacturers clearly state on packaging that their vaping devices have not received regulatory approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The state Senate Appropriations Committee on Agriculture, Environment and General Government unanimously passed the proposed legislation on February 21st.

UK Vaping Advocates Challenge Upcoming Restrictions

A group named the Vape Protection Alliance (VPA) recently launched a crowdfunding campaign to obtain legal counsel, aiming to collaborate with UK policymakers on crafting vaping regulations. They believe blanket flavor bans and aggressive device restrictions risk unintended public health consequences.