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.
Michigan is considering a significant overhaul of its tobacco and nicotine regulations, with both Governor Gretchen Whitmer and state lawmakers proposing new measures to expand the range of taxed products, including e-cigarettes (vapes) and oral nicotine pouches. These initiatives aim to curb youth usage, generate revenue for public health programs, and close existing legal loopholes.
The Malaysian government is planning a phased nationwide ban on all vaping products, aiming to begin implementation as early as mid-2026, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad has announced. “The question is no longer if we ban vaping, but when,” he stated at a press conference.
In the post-disposable ban era of 2025, the UK vaping market is rapidly evolving, with a clear demand for reusable, high-capacity, and user-friendly alternatives. Stepping boldly into this new landscape is the Pyne Pod Click 50K, a device that promises an astonishing puff count, unparalleled convenience with its prefilled pod system, and a host of […]
Several cities across Alabama are moving to impose a new local tax on vaping products, a measure enabled by a recent state law that also requires businesses to obtain permits for vape sales. Municipalities have until October 1st to decide whether to enact their own local tax of 10 cents for every milliliter of vaping […]
The Russian government has approved a bill that will require a license for the sale of all cigarettes and vaping products, with the new regulations set to take effect on March 1, 2026. The move aims to increase market transparency and reduce consumption among teenagers.
The Municipal Chamber of São Luís, Brazil, has approved a new bill that imposes severe penalties on establishments selling electronic cigarettes and similar devices. Under the proposal, introduced by Councilor Marcelo Poeta (PSB), businesses caught selling products such as “vapers,” “vapes,” “pod systems,” and “vaper pens” will have their operating licenses immediately revoked, preventing them […]
Cities across Orange County, California, are escalating efforts to limit where people can smoke or vape, introducing new restrictions on public use and the sale of tobacco products. This wave of local ordinances aims to reduce public exposure to smoke and aerosol and curb the proliferation of smoke shops.
Two major Kenyan trade associations, the Bars, Hotels and Liquor Traders Association of Kenya (BAHLITA) and the Retail Traders Association of Kenya (Retrak), have submitted a joint petition to the Senate, urging it to immediately halt the debate on the Tobacco Control (Amendment) Bill, 2024. They argue that the bill, which proposes significantly stricter rules […]
As the European Union considers its next steps on nicotine policy, a coalition of think tanks under the banner “Prohibition Does Not Work” is issuing a stark warning: banning safer nicotine products cedes the market to criminals, denies smokers effective alternatives, and ultimately fails to protect public health. Citing the negative outcomes of prohibitionist policies […]
The Tuscaloosa City Council is considering a proposal to enact a new local tax on vaping products, a move prompted by an impending statewide vape tax and a critical deadline. Municipalities across Alabama are rushing to pass their own vape taxes before October 1, 2025, after which they will be prohibited from doing so under […]