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.
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 […]
A bill proposing a complete ban on the retail sale of vapes and other electronic nicotine delivery systems has been introduced in the Legislative Assembly of Perm Krai, Russia, by Governor Dmitry Makhonin. If approved, the ban is scheduled to take effect on March 1, 2026, and will include significant fines for violators.
For anyone who has taken on the challenge of quitting smoking, whether through a dedicated campaign like the UK’s “Stoptober” or on their own, the journey is often filled with temptation. A common thought might be, “What’s the harm in just one cigarette after a month of quitting?” While it may seem like a minor […]
In the first six months of 2025, Belgian authorities issued 1,248 fines to individuals caught smoking on or near railway platforms. The figures, released by Federal Mobility Minister Jean-Luc Crucke, show an average of 208 fines per month this year.
Switzerland, with its stunning alpine scenery and vibrant cities, is a top destination for travelers worldwide. If you’re a vaper planning a trip, it’s crucial to understand the country’s specific and evolving regulations regarding e-cigarettes. While Switzerland is not part of the European Union, its laws share some similarities with EU rules but also have […]
A dangerous new drug trend involving vape canisters containing etomidate—a short-acting intravenous anesthetic—is sweeping across the Asia-Pacific, prompting aggressive crackdowns in Singapore and Hong Kong. Marketed under street names like “K-pods,” “space oil,” or “zombie juice,” these illicit vapes induce a rapid, euphoric, and dissociative state, but their use is linked to severe and sometimes […]
The Chamber of Deputies in Santa Fe Province, Argentina, has granted initial approval (“media sanción”) to a bill that seeks to update provincial anti-smoking legislation by incorporating regulations for vaping and e-cigarettes. The initiative, presented by Deputy Sonia Martorano, aims to address the rapid expansion of these new consumption habits, particularly among adolescents and young […]
The UK’s ban on disposable vapes, implemented last summer by the Labour government to protect public health and the environment, has had a significant unintended consequence: the creation of a booming black market run by organized crime gangs. Far from disappearing, illegal single-use vapes are now reportedly pouring into the country, sold through a hidden […]
A new excise duty on e-liquid products has taken effect in Ireland as of November 1st, leading to significant price increases for vapers across the country. The E-liquid Products Tax, confirmed by Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe, applies a levy of 50 cents per milliliter to all vape liquids, regardless of whether they contain nicotine. This […]