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.
A new analytical study from Kazakhstan’s “Strategy” Public Fund has concluded that the country’s increasingly strict, prohibition-focused anti-tobacco measures have failed to significantly reduce the number of smokers. The research, which analyzed regulatory changes and smoking prevalence from recent years, argues that a “zero-tolerance” approach that equates all nicotine products has pushed the market into […]
While overall rates of youth nicotine vaping in the U.S. have declined since 2019, new research from the University of Southern California (USC) reveals a concerning trend: those who continue to vape are showing signs of worsening addiction and are struggling more to quit. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, highlights a growing dependency among […]
The Bhutanese Ministry of Health (MoH) is taking proactive steps to curb the growing threat of e-cigarettes, particularly among youth, by introducing significant new tax measures and strengthening regulations. This move follows rising health concerns and two recorded cases of vaping-related lung collapse at Lungtenphu Hospital last year.
Imperial Brands is calling on retailers across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland to respond to a crucial Government call for evidence that will help design a new retail licensing scheme for all tobacco and vape products. The Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) has launched the consultation, titled “Tobacco and Vapes: evidence to support […]
Australia’s illicit tobacco cartel, allegedly run by a deported underworld kingpin, has reportedly joined forces with a mysterious Chinese crime gang to infiltrate and control the local illegal vape market. The syndicate’s brand of choice, “Alibarbar,” is being aggressively pushed into hundreds of shops across Australia in a market takeover driven by threats and extortion, […]
Billionaire and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has injected another $2.2 million into the campaign to save Denver’s ban on flavored tobacco and nicotine products, according to a new campaign finance report. This latest contribution, made in the final weeks of October ahead of the election, brings his total donations to the “Denver […]
The United Kingdom’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2025 represents a fundamental shift in how tobacco, herbal smoking products, cigarette papers, vapes, and nicotine products will be regulated and sold. Beyond its public health goals, the Bill introduces a comprehensive national licensing scheme that will create a new regulatory landscape for retailers, drawing parallels to the […]
Nicotine, the notoriously addictive compound that has led millions to early deaths through cigarette smoking, is increasingly being consumed on its own through products like e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches. With the global vaping market projected to more than double from $22.5 billion in 2022 to $47.5 billion by 2028, a crucial question emerges: is nicotine […]
A new tax hike in Ireland, is set to more than double the price of some vaping products, sparking a heated debate among addiction experts, health advocates, and retailers. The new excise duty of 50 cents per milliliter is being imposed on all e-liquids, including nicotine-free versions, a move the Department of Health says is […]
Estonia is grappling with one of the highest rates of youth vaping in Europe, with a particularly sharp increase observed among young girls, according to a new international study covering 37 countries. The findings highlight a concerning public health trend, with experts warning that the common belief among young people that vaping is harmless is […]