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.
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 […]
The Maldives Medical Association (MMA) is urging the government to implement a widespread and complete ban on sheesha (hookah) and to impose higher excise taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages. In a statement, the MMA commended the current administration’s efforts in tobacco control, including a recent vape ban and increased age restrictions for tobacco purchases, but called […]
Navigating airport security can be a stressful experience, and the rules around what you can and cannot carry often seem confusing, especially when it comes to items like lighters and vaping devices. For travelers flying from or within India, the regulations are particularly strict and can differ significantly from those in other parts of the […]
Tapping an e-cigarette with a touch display while driving is prohibited in Germany, the Cologne Higher Regional Court (OLG) has ruled in a final, legally binding decision. The court determined that touching the screen of a vape device falls under the ban on using electronic devices while driving, as stipulated in Section 23 of the […]
A new law restricting the sale of vaping products has gone into effect in Mississippi today. The legislation mandates that only e-cigarette products that have received marketing authorization from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can be legally sold within the state.
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation (KBI), in coordination with local law enforcement, has launched a major statewide enforcement operation targeting vape shops and CBD dispensaries selling illegal marijuana and high-concentration THC products. On Wednesday, October 1st, Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach and KBI Director Tony Mattivi announced that agents were executing numerous search warrants to […]
Tobacco and vaping regulations are in a constant state of flux across the United States, with local, state, and federal bodies continually reviewing and updating laws. This monthly roundup from Convenience Store News highlights the latest proposals and approved changes impacting the industry, from age restrictions and flavor bans to new taxes and retail permit […]