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 U.S. Supreme Court has sided with e-cigarette companies in a 7-2 decision, making it easier for them to challenge Food and Drug Administration (FDA) decisions that block their products from the market. The ruling gives companies more control over which courts hear their lawsuits, a practice critics call “judge shopping.”
Law Effective July 1, 2025, Toughens Carding, Adds Tax, and Imposes Severe Penalties for Underage Sales
Maryland has firmly positioned itself as a state with some of the most comprehensive and stringent vaping regulations in the United States. Driven by a strong commitment to public health, particularly the prevention of youth access to nicotine and the desire to maintain clean air standards, the Old Line State has implemented a multi-layered system […]
Belgium is urging European Union member states to support a ban on the sale of flavored e-cigarettes across the entire EU. Speaking at a Health Council meeting in Luxembourg, Belgian Health Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Frank Vandenbroucke declared his government’s intent to combat the appeal of these products, particularly to young people.
New Research Highlights Pouches as Most Effective Quit Aid, Accelerating Decline in Female Smoking Rates
Kazakhstan is ramping up its efforts to combat the illegal trade and use of electronic cigarettes (vapes) as offenses related to these products continue to rise, particularly among young people. According to the Prosecutor General’s Office, over 268 criminal offenses involving vapes have been registered since the beginning of 2025, with a significant portion concerning […]
Australia’s progressively harsh restrictions on vaping products, including a near-total ban on sales outside pharmacies, have failed to curb demand and may be counterproductive to public health, a new expert review published in the Journal of Smoking Cessation concludes. The report, titled ‘A short history of e-cigarette policy in Australia,’ traces how increasingly strict measures have driven […]
The ongoing debate surrounding vaping and e-cigarettes in the United States is frequently clouded by fear-based messaging, and critics argue that the American Medical Association (AMA), a leading voice in healthcare, is a significant contributor to this problem. A recent AMA publication, an interview with Dr. Bilal Shahid Bangash titled “What Doctors Wish Patients Knew […]
Vape businesses and consumer associations in Indonesia are raising strong objections to a draft regional regulation (Raperda) by the Jakarta Provincial Government that proposes to treat electronic cigarettes (vapes) on par with combustible tobacco cigarettes within its Smoke-Free Area (KTR) policy. The Indonesian Vape Consumer Association (Akvindo) argues that equating these distinct products is a […]
The Bulgarian Parliament has voted to prohibit the marketing of disposable electronic cigarettes (vapes), regardless of nicotine content, in a significant move to tighten regulations on emerging nicotine products. The measure, adopted at its second reading with strong support (133 for, 30 against, 8 abstentions), is part of broader amendments to the Act on Tobacco, […]