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 regulatory landscape for tobacco, vaping, and alternative nicotine products continues to evolve rapidly across the United States, with local, state, and federal bodies constantly reviewing and updating legislation. This August 2025 roundup highlights the latest proposals and approved changes, showcasing a clear trend towards stricter controls, new taxation schemes for products like nicotine pouches, […]
The campaign battle over Denver’s ban on flavored tobacco and vaping products is intensifying, with both sides collectively raising over $650,000 to influence voters ahead of the November election. Campaign finance filings reveal a significant fundraising advantage for the group seeking to overturn the ban.
A Wisconsin trade organization, “WiscoFAST,” has lost its federal lawsuit against the Department of Revenue over a new state law that bans the sale of most vaping products. The law, which took effect this week, prohibits the sale of any vape products not authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Retailers have until […]
Indonesia’s Director of Customs Communication, Nirwala Dwi Heryanto, has clarified the government’s fiscal approach to regulating the country’s growing e-cigarette (vape) industry. He explained that when the industry began expanding in 2015, it operated in a “regulatory vacuum” until vapes were officially classified as excisable goods in July 2018.
New York State Police have arrested representatives from more than a dozen online vape distributors in what officials are calling the largest criminal vape enforcement action in the state’s history. Dubbed “Operation Vapers’ Dozen,” the statewide sweep targeted distributors accused of illegally shipping flavored e-cigarettes and other vapor products across New York.
For drivers navigating the roads of the Magnolia State, the rules around personal habits like smoking and vaping can sometimes feel hazy. If you’re a Mississippi resident or just passing through, you might wonder: is it legal to use a vape pen or light up a cigarette behind the wheel? This guide provides a comprehensive […]
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services has launched a public database containing nearly 5 million internal documents from Juul Labs, offering researchers, policymakers, and the public an unprecedented look into the company’s marketing strategies and its role in the youth vaping crisis. The Juul Labs Document Repository was created in partnership with […]
The town council in Eagle, Colorado, has passed a ban on the sale of flavored tobacco products, including flavored vapes, in a move aimed at limiting youth consumption of nicotine. Eagle is now the 14th municipality in Colorado to enact such restrictions, joining other towns like Aspen, Boulder, Denver, and several in neighboring Summit County.
The Consumer Choice Centre (CCC) Malaysia has voiced deep concern over the Health Ministry’s lack of transparency and its potential move towards a nationwide ban on e-cigarettes and vaping products. The advocacy group’s alarm follows a closed-door briefing by Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad to the Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSSC) on Health […]
The Nashville Metro Council is moving forward with an ordinance designed to increase regulations on beer and cigarette markets, a category that was recently amended to include vape shops. The proposal successfully passed its second reading on Tuesday night and aims to control the density and location of these retail establishments.