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 Seoul Metropolitan Government has called for urgent upgrades to electronic cigarette vending machines after a two-month intensive sweep revealed severe flaws in their age-verification systems. Between April 24 and June 23, inspectors discovered that 168 out of 415 vending machines successfully authenticated forged or altered identification documents.
The National Assembly of Armenia has officially adopted amendments to the country’s Tax Code in its second and final reading. The new legislation outlines a revised excise tax schedule spanning 2027 to 2029, designed to redistribute the tax burden across alcohol categories and gradually tighten tobacco taxation.
The Municipal Council of Rosario has approved a crucial update to its 2006 smoke-free environments ordinance, officially extending indoor smoking bans to include electronic cigarettes, vaporizers, and heated tobacco products. Under the new regulations, vaping is strictly prohibited in all enclosed public spaces, including the city’s urban passenger transport system.
California is moving closer to banning disposable nicotine vapes powered by lithium batteries. A new bill progressing through the state legislature aims to halt the sale of these single-use devices by 2028, targeting the severe environmental and financial damage caused after they are thrown away.
If one downstate legislator has her way, New York State could eventually ban the sale of all tobacco and nicotine products entirely. Bill A11509, introduced by Assemblywoman Amy Paulin, proposes a “tobacco-free generation” policy by outlawing tobacco sales to anyone born after December 31, 2007. Currently residing in the Assembly Health Committee, the bill would […]
Payment processing giant Fiserv and major service station operators, including BP, have issued joint warnings to convenience stores nationwide regarding the legal and financial risks of selling unauthorized vaping products. This coordinated industry alert comes as federal authorities intensify their crackdown on illicit e-cigarettes in the retail market.
The Alabama Supreme Court has cleared the way for continued enforcement of the state’s strict 2025 vape law. In a ruling delivered on Thursday, the state’s highest court affirmed a trial court’s decision to deny a preliminary injunction sought by the Vapor Technology Association and Southside Vape.
SNP ministers are actively evaluating how to implement the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026 to crack down on public e-cigarette use. Under proposals pushed by Scottish Labour, vaping and smoking could soon be banned within 15 meters of schools, nurseries, and playgrounds across Scotland.
The Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) of Russia has initiated legal proceedings against several businesses for illegally advertising alcohol, tobacco, and vaping products. Spanning the Moscow, Orenburg, Tver, and Tomsk regions, these enforcement actions underscore Russia’s tightening grip on public promotions of health-restricted substances.
English football fans heading to Mexico for upcoming matches and Fan Fests face immediate device confiscation, heavy fines, or even prison time under Mexico’s uncompromising anti-vaping laws. Published in the Official Gazette of the Federation (DOF), the sweeping ban prohibits the import, sale, and use of all electronic cigarettes, positioning Mexico as one of the […]