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.
South Australia is intensifying its fight against the illicit tobacco and vape trade, announcing that 100 stores across the state have now been hit with 28-day closure orders since new ministerial powers came into effect on June 5th. This aggressive crackdown, led by the Malinauskas Labor Government’s dedicated $16 million illicit tobacco taskforce, aims to […]
The UK nicotine and tobacco market is in a state of profound transition. Decades of public health policy have successfully driven down smoking rates, yet the landscape is being continually reshaped by evolving consumer preferences, significant regulatory changes like the recent ban on disposable vapes, and the rapid rise of next-generation nicotine products. For convenience […]
The French government is facing significant backlash from vapers, medical professionals, and business owners over proposed new regulations that would align e-cigarettes more closely with traditional tobacco. Article 23 of the draft finance bill for 2026 includes a new excise tax on e-liquids, a total ban on online vape sales, and stricter administrative oversight for […]
All businesses in Kentucky that sell tobacco, nicotine, and vapor products will be required to have a state-issued license by January 1, 2026. This new mandate stems from Senate Bill 100, signed into law by Governor Andy Beshear, which aims to strengthen enforcement and regulate the sale of these products across the commonwealth.
The United Kingdom’s approach to regulating nicotine products is undergoing a significant shift, marked by the upcoming implementation of a new excise duty on vaping liquids. Effective from October 1, 2026, the Vaping Products Duty will impose a flat rate of £2.20 per 10ml of e-liquid. When combined with the standard 20% VAT, this translates to […]
A global conference on tobacco control, convening in Geneva next week, will consider proposals to address the environmental damage caused by cigarette butts, with some experts recommending a complete ban on plastic cigarette filters. Andrew Black, acting head of the secretariat of the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), stated, “The best […]
The initial 2026 budget for French Polynesia (Tahiti) includes several proposed tax measures aimed at increasing revenue, with significant hikes targeting imported tobacco and vaping products. The changes, outlined by Minister of the Economy Warren Dexter, signal a move towards higher costs for these items.
Mexico stands at a critical crossroads that will define its public health and economic future regarding vaping. Following a constitutional reform to ban e-cigarettes, the nation’s lawmakers are now tasked with drafting the secondary laws that will determine the practical reality: a complete prohibition that fuels an illicit market, or a regulated framework that embraces […]
The Brazilian city of Ponta Grossa has sanctioned a new law (n°15.681/2025) that will prohibit the sale, commercialization, and use of electronic cigarettes (vapes). The legislation, based on a bill by author Julio Küller (MDB) and signed by Mayor Elizabeth Schmidt on Wednesday (Nov 12), will take effect 90 days after its official publication.
A Russian State Duma committee has recommended for its first reading a government-backed bill that would introduce mandatory licensing for the trade of all tobacco and nicotine-containing products, including vapes. The Duma’s Committee on Economic Policy endorsed the legislation, stating that its implementation would “strengthen effective control over the circulation of tobacco and nicotine-containing products, […]