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.
Vape shops across Mississippi are scrambling to sell off inventory of non-FDA approved vaping products and cigarettes ahead of a statewide ban taking effect on December 1st. Passed earlier this year as House Bill 916, the legislation mandates that only FDA-authorized products—limited to tobacco and menthol flavors—can be legally sold.
New Ordinance Cites Environmental Concerns and Fire Risks; Fines Up to $100 The Metropolis City Council has officially approved an ordinance banning smoking and vaping in all city parks and recreation areas. The decision, finalized during the council’s meeting on Monday, November 24, takes immediate effect. The council cited significant environmental concerns, including litter from […]
The UK government has announced the details of a new Vaping Duty Stamps (VDS) scheme, set to launch on October 1, 2026. This initiative is designed to support the effective implementation and enforcement of the new Vaping Products Duty (VPD), which was confirmed in the Autumn Budget 2024. The scheme will require all vaping products […]
The Standing Committee on Human Development and Social Policy of the State Great Khural (Parliament) of Mongolia has approved the discussion of draft amendments to the Law on Tobacco Control. The bill, introduced by MP O. Nominchimeg and 78 other members on September 19, 2024, aims to modernize regulations to address the rapid emergence of […]
Smokers and tobacco users across the UK face immediate price increases following Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ latest Budget announcement. The government has confirmed that duties on cigarettes, cigars, and rolling tobacco will rise, a move expected to generate significant revenue for the Treasury, with tobacco duties estimated to raise £8.1 billion in 2025-26.
A new report by the civil organization Defensorxs, in collaboration with journalist Óscar Balderas, has exposed the deep involvement of seven major criminal organizations in the illegal sale and distribution of vapes and cigarettes across Mexico. Titled “Smoke, Vaping, and Power,” the document highlights how cartels are diversifying their revenue streams through contraband tobacco, vape […]
The Legislature of Río Negro Province, Argentina, has approved in the first round a modification to Provincial Law No. 4714, aiming to update tobacco control regulations. The key change explicitly incorporates a prohibition on the use of electronic cigarettes, vapes, and electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS) in all enclosed spaces accessible to the public.
The recent 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control in Switzerland exposed a significant fracture in global tobacco policy. While the World Health Organization (WHO) maintained its traditional prohibitionist stance, a growing number of countries challenged this approach, advocating for vaping and other non-combustible nicotine products as vital […]
Former deputy Ricardo López Murphy has introduced a bill in Argentina aiming to regulate the sale and use of vaping systems, challenging the current prohibition. The initiative seeks to repeal Resolution 3226/2011, which has banned the advertising and sale of these devices since 2011. It proposes that vaporizers and nicotine pouches be recognized as harm […]
Less than a year into his second term, President Trump faces the challenge of reversing what critics describe as the “poor decision-making” of the Biden years, particularly regarding the illicit nicotine market. A new perspective argues that up to 85% of vaping devices currently sold in the U.S. are illegal, lacking authorization from the Food […]