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 UK Labour government has announced proposals to introduce a mandatory licensing system for retailers selling vapes, cigarettes, and other nicotine products. This move aims to close a significant legal loophole where currently any business can sell these items, a situation that ministers argue makes cheap, illicit products too easily accessible to children.
The British Columbia government has introduced what it calls the first legislation of its kind in Canada, the “Vaping Product Damages and Health Care Costs Recovery Act,” which would enable the province to sue vape manufacturers and wholesalers for “deceptive” marketing practices that cause public health harm.
After months of discussion, the Bowling Green City Council has approved an amended ordinance to regulate tobacco and vape shops within the city. The new rules were passed by a divided 4-2 vote, concluding a six-month moratorium on new vape and tobacco businesses that was enacted in April due to concerns over their proliferation and […]
A new Wisconsin state law that took effect on September 1st is causing significant disruption for vape shop owners, who worry it could force them out of business. The law requires retailers to stock only vaping products that have been officially approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), with non-compliance risking fines of […]
Australian states are escalating their fight against a booming illegal tobacco and vape market, with new and proposed laws taking aim not just at retailers but also at the landlords who lease them space. This crackdown comes in response to a sharp increase in illicit tobacco-related crime, including over 250 firebombings of tobacconists across Australia […]
The Malaysian Health Ministry is advancing towards a total ban on electronic cigarettes and vapes, with a proposal expected to be presented to the Cabinet soon for policy approval. Deputy Health Minister Datuk Lukanisman Awang Sauni confirmed the move, emphasizing that it would be implemented carefully and in stages.
The University of Birmingham is set to lead a major new research project, named EVALUATE, to investigate the long-term benefits and harms of vaping on respiratory health. The four-year cohort study, funded by a £1.46 million grant from the Medical Research Council (MRC), aims to address critical unanswered questions about the effects of prolonged e-cigarette […]
Guernsey’s Policy & Resources (P&R) Committee is proposing a new duty on vaping liquid, a move that could nearly double the cost of refills for users. The proposed tax, set at £2.20 per 10ml of vaping liquid, is slated for introduction by October 2026, aligning with a similar vape duty being implemented in the UK.
Health New Zealand is planning to purchase more vaping devices, potentially in the thousands, to distribute to individuals attempting to quit smoking, an expansion of a pilot program that has been running since the beginning of the year. The government health agency has issued a request for quotes (RFQ) to the vaping industry, seeking flavored […]
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed Assembly Bill 573 into law, a measure designed to provide critical funding to strengthen enforcement of the state’s ban on flavored tobacco products. Authored by Assemblymember Chris Rogers, the new law aims to close enforcement gaps and protect young people from nicotine addiction.