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.
South Africa, once a global darling of public health for its decisive anti-tobacco actions in the 1990s, now finds itself in a state of stagnation. While early bans on advertising successfully cut smoking rates from 32% to 24% within a decade, adult smoking prevalence has since plateaued at around 20%.
The Irish government has officially approved plans to prohibit the retail sale of single-use disposable vapes, marking a significant step in its public health strategy. Health Minister Jennifer Carroll MacNeill received cabinet approval to publish the Public Health (Single Use Vapes) Bill 2025, which will make it illegal for retailers to sell these devices. This […]
Belgium is set to prohibit the sale of all e-cigarette flavors other than tobacco, Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke announced on Wednesday. This decision follows updated recommendations from the Superior Health Council, which now prioritizes protecting young people from nicotine addiction over the potential benefits of flavors for adult smokers.
As the seasons change, drivers are being issued an urgent warning about a common item often left behind in vehicles: the electronic cigarette, or vape. Whether facing a winter chill or a summer heatwave, experts caution that extreme temperatures can turn these devices into ticking time bombs, posing risks of fire, explosion, and costly damage […]
Recent enforcement actions in Lao PDR have resulted in 288 online stores promoting and selling e-cigarettes being taken offline. These stores, primarily on Facebook and Instagram, had a collective membership of over 759,599. The takedowns were the result of joint action by the Lao Ministry of Health, with support from the World Health Organization (WHO) […]
Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) New Zealand has responded to the latest New Zealand Health Survey (NZHS) data, which shows daily smoking rates have plateaued at 6.8%. ASH Chair Emeritus Professor Robert Beaglehole emphasized that a single year of no change does not negate a decade of extraordinary progress, which has seen New Zealand […]
As global awareness of the health risks associated with smoking grows, many countries are intensifying their efforts to curb tobacco use and prevent nicotine addiction among young people. From steep taxes on cigarettes to strict regulations on vaping products, the approaches vary, but the goal is the same: to foster a healthier, smoke-free future. A […]
The Czech Republic is set to tighten rules for the sale and labeling of electronic cigarettes through a new decree amendment effective this December. Manufacturers will have a seven-month grace period to sell off existing stock before the new regulations are fully enforced. The move aims to make e-cigarettes less attractive to young people and […]
Austria’s Ministry of Health has issued a clear rejection of potential bans on filter cigarettes and e-cigarettes, which are being discussed at the World Health Organization’s (WHO) five-day summit (COP11) in Geneva. Delegates from 180 member states are deliberating new measures to combat tobacco consumption, with a focus on industry lobbying and the dangers of […]
Belarusian lawmakers are preparing to consider a new bill that will significantly tighten the rules for selling vapes and other nicotine-containing products. According to Member of Parliament Elena Khilya, the goal is to control the widespread availability of these products, especially to minors, and to combat the large volume of illegal e-cigarette trade, rather than […]