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.
Australia’s illicit tobacco cartel, allegedly run by a deported underworld kingpin, has reportedly joined forces with a mysterious Chinese crime gang to infiltrate and control the local illegal vape market. The syndicate’s brand of choice, “Alibarbar,” is being aggressively pushed into hundreds of shops across Australia in a market takeover driven by threats and extortion, […]
Billionaire and former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has injected another $2.2 million into the campaign to save Denver’s ban on flavored tobacco and nicotine products, according to a new campaign finance report. This latest contribution, made in the final weeks of October ahead of the election, brings his total donations to the “Denver […]
The United Kingdom’s Tobacco and Vapes Bill 2025 represents a fundamental shift in how tobacco, herbal smoking products, cigarette papers, vapes, and nicotine products will be regulated and sold. Beyond its public health goals, the Bill introduces a comprehensive national licensing scheme that will create a new regulatory landscape for retailers, drawing parallels to the […]
Nicotine, the notoriously addictive compound that has led millions to early deaths through cigarette smoking, is increasingly being consumed on its own through products like e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches. With the global vaping market projected to more than double from $22.5 billion in 2022 to $47.5 billion by 2028, a crucial question emerges: is nicotine […]
A new tax hike in Ireland, is set to more than double the price of some vaping products, sparking a heated debate among addiction experts, health advocates, and retailers. The new excise duty of 50 cents per milliliter is being imposed on all e-liquids, including nicotine-free versions, a move the Department of Health says is […]
Estonia is grappling with one of the highest rates of youth vaping in Europe, with a particularly sharp increase observed among young girls, according to a new international study covering 37 countries. The findings highlight a concerning public health trend, with experts warning that the common belief among young people that vaping is harmless is […]
A new legislative initiative has been proposed in the Mexican state of San Luis Potosí to amend the State Constitution and various laws to more effectively guarantee the right to health and protect the population from e-cigarettes, vapes, and similar vaporizing devices. The proposal, presented by Deputy José Roberto García Castillo, responds to the rapid […]
Is there credible science demonstrating that vaping is a significantly safer alternative to smoking? According to Dr. James Murphy, Director of Research and Science at British American Tobacco (BAT), one of the world’s leading tobacco companies, the answer is a resounding yes. He asserts that a vape product contains less than 1% of the toxic […]
Luxembourg has adopted a significant new tobacco control law, Bill No. 8333, which updates its anti-smoking regulations to include modern nicotine products like heated tobacco and oral nicotine pouches. Passed by the Chamber of Deputies on October 31st, the law transposes a European directive while introducing stricter national measures aimed at protecting public health, particularly […]
The Maldives has implemented a groundbreaking generational tobacco ban, making it illegal for anyone born on or after January 1, 2007, to purchase, use, or sell any tobacco products. This unprecedented law, which took effect on November 1, 2025, applies to everyone within the island nation’s borders, including both local residents and international tourists, regardless […]