Entries by Matthew Ma

Canada National Vaping Flavour Ban Coming ‘Soon’

Ya’ara Saks, Canada’s minister of mental health and addictions, has announced that the federal government will ban most vape flavours across the country soon, more than three years after Ottawa first promised to bring in the regulations. In an interview with CBC News last week, Saks stated, “We have made a commitment from the start […]

Brazil Suspends CNPJ for Smuggled E-Cigarettes, Cigarettes Sales

The Brazilian Federal Revenue will suspend the CNPJ (National Registry of Legal Entities) of entities or branch establishments if they engage in the commercialization, display, storage, safekeeping, or transportation of prohibited products that pose potential risks to public health, the environment, or safety. This measure particularly targets e-cigarettes, vapes, and smoking products, and will be […]

U.S. Youth Tobacco Use Reaches 25-Year Low

E-Cigarettes Remain Most Commonly Used Tobacco Product Among Youth for 11th Consecutive Year The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have released new data from the 2024 National Youth Tobacco Survey (NYTS), revealing that current tobacco product use among U.S. middle and high school students has […]

Amazon Settles Vermont Tobacco Product Sales Ban for $400,000

Amazon will pay Vermont $400,000 and improve its vetting practices to settle claims that it failed to stop online vendors from selling e-cigarettes, Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark announced Wednesday. An investigation by the attorney general’s office found that third-party sellers had been hawking tobacco products, especially vapes, to Vermonters on Amazon over the past […]

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Denmark Plans Severe Restrictions on Nicotine Pouches

Denmark has notified the European Commission of its intention to impose strict limitations on nicotine pouches, following a position paper presented at the Employment, Social Policy, Health and Consumer Affairs Council on June 21. Unlike the blanket bans put in place or proposed in the Benelux countries, Denmark’s rules will ban most flavors and any […]

Italy Extends Inhalation Liquid Sales Authorization to 4 Years

The Italian Council of Ministers, on the proposal of the Minister of Economy and Finance Giancarlo Giorgetti, has approved the draft law containing the state budget for the financial year 2025 and the multi-year budget for the 2025-2027 period. The provision includes a norm that extends the duration of authorizations for the sale of vape […]

What Every Parent Should Know About Nicotine Pouches

As the use of vaping devices among young people began to decline, eliciting a collective sigh of relief from public health officials, a new, potentially worrisome product has gained popularity among youth: nicotine pouches. Unlike cigarettes and vaping devices, which produce smoke and vapor, nicotine pouches are more discreet and harder for parents to notice. […]

Evidence Supports Trump’s Claim: Vaping Helps People Quit Smoking

US Presidential hopeful Donald Trump recently claimed in a social media post that flavored vaping “greatly helped people get off smoking.” The statement, made on Trump’s Truth Social platform on Sept. 20, 2024, has drawn attention to the role of e-cigarettes in smoking cessation. The post has since garnered nearly 20,000 likes and 4.65k retweets.

Finland Regulates Nicotine Pouches, Bans Flavors, Online Sales

The Finnish Parliament has recently passed comprehensive legislation regulating nicotine pouches for the first time, placing them outside the purview of pharmaceutical legislation. The new regulations include a comprehensive flavor ban, nicotine content restrictions, and a ban on all online sales. This decision comes after a year of unrestricted sales of nicotine pouches in the […]

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Hayati Twist 5000 Review – 2+10ml TPD Compliant Disposable Pod Vape Kit

The Hayati Twist 5000 Disposable Pod Kit emerges as a premier choice for vapers seeking a long-lasting, legal vaping experience. This innovative device delivers up to 5000 puffs, catering to those who prioritize convenience and performance without the hassle of refilling or recharging. The sleek, portable design of the Hayati legal disposable vape twist 5K […]