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.
Mexican lawmakers are moving to modify the proposed legislation banning vapes and electronic cigarettes to ensure that individual consumers are not criminalized. Pedro Zenteno, the Morena party president of the Chamber of Deputies’ Health Commission, is preparing a “reservation” (amendment) to alter the wording of Article 282 Quater in the reform bill.
While Russia debates granting regions the power to ban e-cigarette sales, neighboring Belarus is opting for a fundamentally different strategy: strict regulation aimed at preserving a legal, controlled market. In Russia, the State Duma is considering amendments that could lead to a patchwork of regional bans, a move critics warn could drive the estimated ten […]
Imperial Brands, the manufacturer behind well-known names like Golden Virginia and Blu vapes, has officially entered the rapidly growing nicotine pouch market with the launch of its new brand, Zone. This move aims to capitalize on the sector’s projected 234% volume growth over the next five years.
Vape shops across Mississippi are scrambling to sell off inventory of non-FDA approved vaping products and cigarettes ahead of a statewide ban taking effect on December 1st. Passed earlier this year as House Bill 916, the legislation mandates that only FDA-authorized products—limited to tobacco and menthol flavors—can be legally sold.
New Ordinance Cites Environmental Concerns and Fire Risks; Fines Up to $100 The Metropolis City Council has officially approved an ordinance banning smoking and vaping in all city parks and recreation areas. The decision, finalized during the council’s meeting on Monday, November 24, takes immediate effect. The council cited significant environmental concerns, including litter from […]
The UK government has announced the details of a new Vaping Duty Stamps (VDS) scheme, set to launch on October 1, 2026. This initiative is designed to support the effective implementation and enforcement of the new Vaping Products Duty (VPD), which was confirmed in the Autumn Budget 2024. The scheme will require all vaping products […]
The Standing Committee on Human Development and Social Policy of the State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia has approved the discussion of draft amendments to the Law on Tobacco Control. The bill, introduced by MP O. Nominchimeg and 78 other members on September 19, 2024, aims to modernize regulations to address the rapid emergence of […]
Smokers and tobacco users across the UK face immediate price increases following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ latest Budget announcement. The government has confirmed that duties on cigarettes, cigars, and rolling tobacco will rise, a move expected to generate significant revenue for the Treasury, with tobacco duties estimated to raise £8.1 billion in 2025-26.
A new report by the civil organization Defensorxs, in collaboration with journalist Óscar Balderas, has exposed the deep involvement of seven major criminal organizations in the illegal sale and distribution of vapes and cigarettes across Mexico. Titled “Smoke, Vaping, and Power,” the document highlights how cartels are diversifying their revenue streams through contraband tobacco, vape […]
The Legislature of Río Negro Province, Argentina, has approved in the first round a modification to Provincial Law No. 4714, aiming to update tobacco control regulations. The key change explicitly incorporates a prohibition on the use of electronic cigarettes, vapes, and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) in all enclosed spaces accessible to the public.