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.
Europe now has the highest rate of tobacco use in the world, surpassing Southeast Asia, according to a new report from the World Health Organization (WHO). The data from 2024 indicates that just under a quarter (24.1%) of people aged 15 and over in the WHO’s broader European region use tobacco. The report also highlights […]
The Malaysian Ministry of Health (KKM) has agreed to raise taxes and set a higher floor price for all vape products, mirroring measures used for traditional cigarettes, in an effort to curb their use, especially among youth. Deputy Health Minister Lukanisman Awang Sauni confirmed in the Dewan Rakyat that the ministry had previously proposed increasing […]
Lawmakers in Guam are debating Bill 3-38, landmark legislation that seeks to establish a comprehensive licensing and tax structure for electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), including vaping devices and e-cigarette products. The bill, authored by Senator Joe San Agustin, is positioned as a crucial first step to regulate a previously uncontrolled industry, with a dual […]
The seaside town of Sea Bright, New Jersey, has enacted sweeping legislation that prohibits the establishment of new tobacco and vape stores and bans the sale of all THC products within the borough. The new ordinance, which took effect in August, was adopted by the Borough Council following weeks of public consultation and debate.
Most Irish retailers will face no new direct administrative obligations under the upcoming e-liquid excise tax, set to take effect on November 1st, according to the Convenience Stores and Newsagents Association (CSNA). The association clarified that, similar to the introduction of the Sugar Sweetened Drinks Tax, the legal responsibility for the new excise will primarily […]
In Colombia, smoking is strictly prohibited in the common areas of residential buildings and complexes. According to Law 1335 of 2009, spaces such as hallways, lobbies, social rooms, elevators, reception areas, stairs, parking garages, and gyms must be maintained as 100% smoke-free environments. The Ministry of Health has also provided signage guidelines for these “smoke-free” […]
France is set to ban nicotine pouches, referred to in a new decree as “oral use products containing nicotine,” in a significant move to combat the rising popularity of these products, especially among young people. The decree, published on September 6th, will prohibit the production, sale, transport, import, export, and consumption of these products in […]
The UK vaping industry is pushing back against a new Labour government proposal that would grant local councils powers to limit the number of vaping retailers on local high streets. Andrej Kuttruf, co-founder of vape retail chain Evapo, has described the plan, part of the “Pride in Place” initiative, as a “glaring contradiction” in the […]
A staggering 93.6% of the e-cigarette market in Ukraine consists of illegal products, with the segment of disposable devices and cigarettes with reusable cartridges being almost entirely non-compliant, a new study by Kantar Ukraine has revealed. The research, commissioned by major tobacco manufacturers, highlights a critical lack of control and a thriving shadow economy for […]
European Health Commissioner Olivér Várhelyi has declared the EU’s intention to eventually raise taxes on vapes to the “exact same level” as classic tobacco products. Speaking at the European Health Forum Gastein in Austria, Várhelyi stated that Europe is already witnessing the public health impact of vaping, despite it not always being presented as a […]