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 Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has released Revenue Memorandum Circular (RMC) 94-2025, providing supplemental policies and documentary requirements for businesses claiming an excise tax refund or credit for unused internal revenue stamps on cigarettes, heated tobacco products, and vape products. The circular, issued on September 24, 2025, aims to clarify the process for […]
A new Indonesian study has found that the vapor from e-cigarettes (vapes) contains significantly lower levels of major toxic compounds compared to the smoke from conventional cigarettes. The research, conducted by scientists from the Center for Testing and Standard Technology Research at Indonesia’s National Research and Innovation Agency (BRIN), provides a crucial local analysis of […]
The Tasmanian government has announced it will introduce stringent new legislation in early 2026 to combat the burgeoning illegal vape and tobacco market. Officials state this illicit trade has become a significant source of revenue for organized crime, prompting a decisive crackdown to protect communities.
Lawmakers in Morocco are reviewing a proposal to significantly increase taxes on vaping and shisha products. The amendment, introduced by the Socialist Group opposition party as part of the 2025 finance bill, aims to raise domestic consumption duties on several nicotine-related items.
The Kyrgyzstan government is taking decisive action against vaping by proposing a temporary ban on the import of e-cigarettes and related nicotine products. The Cabinet of Ministers has prepared a draft resolution that would halt all imports for a six-month period. This document is currently open for public discussion before finalization.
The UK Labour government’s flagship plan to introduce a generational smoking ban has encountered a significant hurdle due to legal concerns raised by European Union member states regarding its application in Northern Ireland. The Tobacco and Vapes Bill, which aims to prohibit the sale of tobacco products to anyone born on or after January 1, […]
Thousands of high street businesses across the UK, particularly vape shops, minimarts, and barbers, have been raided as part of Operation Machinize, the nation’s largest-ever coordinated crackdown on illicit trade and money laundering. The operation specifically targets the sale of illegal tobacco and vaping products, which authorities state are often used by organized crime groups […]
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced the “Ensuring the Necessary Destruction of Illicit Chinese Tobacco (END) Act” to grant federal agencies more authority to combat the influx of illegal and counterfeit vaping products from China. Led by Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Representatives Beth Van Duyne (R-TX) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI), the bicameral […]
A new bill in Florida, House Bill 389, could significantly expand restrictions on where people can smoke and vape across the state. The proposed legislation aims to create a uniform, statewide ban on smoking and vaping tobacco or marijuana in numerous public areas, potentially overriding existing local rules.
The National City Council has unanimously approved a comprehensive tobacco retail licensing ordinance aimed at reducing youth access to tobacco and vaping products. The decision follows over a year of debate, prompted by what city officials described as a “serious problem with vaping among young people” in local schools.