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.
The Marlborough Board of Health will host a public hearing on October 6 to evaluate a policy that would permanently ban nicotine and tobacco sales to anyone born on or after January 1, 2010. The measure aims to establish a nicotine-free generation within the Massachusetts city.
Alabama will prohibit the use of electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices in indoor public spaces starting October 1. Passed as Senate Bill 9 during the 2026 legislative session, the updated statute incorporates electronic nicotine delivery systems directly into the state’s existing smoking regulations.
The Korea Customs Service has launched an enforcement campaign to prevent importers from disguising taxable vaping liquids as tax-exempt products. This regulatory tightening follows statutory amendments to South Korea’s Tobacco Business Act, which officially brought synthetic nicotine under standard tobacco taxation rules.
Iowa is proceeding with the implementation of its state vapor product directory following an appeals court decision that lifted a stay on House File 2677. The legislation requires all nicotine and vape products sold across the state to hold FDA authorization and appear on an official registry. Under the active legal framework, any vapor product […]
Turkish authorities are reviewing a proposal to introduce a targeted health tax on tobacco products, heated tobacco, and electronic cigarettes. This measure aims to offset public healthcare spending associated with smoking-related illnesses by channeling sector-specific tax revenue directly into the national health budget.
German customs investigators in Essen, operating under the Central and Contact Point for the Prosecution of Organized Crime in North Rhine-Westphalia (ZeOS NRW), have dismantled an international smuggling ring. The syndicate systematically imported and distributed over 7.6 million illicit disposable nicotine vapes from China between January 2024 and March 2025, evading approximately €33.3 million in […]
European Council President António Costa has confirmed that the European Union is exploring new taxes on electronic cigarettes to fund its 2028–2034 multi-annual budget. This strategy seeks to generate direct EU revenue while avoiding higher financial contributions from member states.
Vietnam’s Ministry of Health has proposed a complete ban on e-cigarettes, heated tobacco, and related components during a National Assembly Standing Committee meeting on September 21. The proposal amends the Law on Prevention and Control of Tobacco Harm to outlaw all production, commercial trade, storage, and personal use of novel nicotine devices. Expanding the Scope […]
The US Food and Drug Administration has formally integrated harm reduction into federal tobacco regulation, issuing marketing authorizations for select vaping products and modern nicotine pouches. This strategy provides adult smokers with lower-risk alternatives to combustible cigarettes while maintaining strict age barriers to prevent youth access.
Indonesian public health advocates and Islamic organizations have mobilized to prevent tobacco products and e-cigarettes from receiving halal certification. The debate intensified during a public forum in Jakarta as the Halal Product Assurance Organizing Body (BPJPH) prepares to implement mandatory halal regulations on October 18, 2026. Although BPJPH’s official mandatory list focuses on food, beverages, […]