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.
Internal documents leaked from the COP11 WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) meeting in Geneva have exposed a covert attempt by European Commission officials (DG SANTE) and the Danish EU Council Presidency to impose a sweeping, continent-wide prohibition on all novel nicotine products. This move, described by senior diplomats as a “direct violation of […]
The UK government is set to unveil a series of robust measures to combat the booming trade in illegal vapes, including the introduction of mandatory digital stamps with QR codes. These stamps will allow consumers and enforcement officers to easily verify the authenticity of products. The initiative, expected to be announced in Wednesday’s Budget, aims […]
Criminals selling illegal vapes on Britain’s high streets will face significant new penalties, including fines of up to £10,000 and potential prison sentences, under a major crackdown to be announced by Chancellor Rachel Reeves in next week’s Budget. The measures aim to disrupt criminal networks, protect the public from unregulated products, and support compliant businesses.
In recent years, a distinct trend has emerged in the smoking and vaping market: disposable vapes are gaining massive popularity, while the traditional shisha (hookah) is noticeably losing ground. This shift isn’t happening overnight, but it is unmistakable. Brands leading with intense flavors, reliable technology, and high-capacity devices like the Flerbar D16000 (offering up to […]
The German government has officially confirmed its intention to introduce a statutory ban on disposable e-cigarettes, a move welcomed by the waste management industry as a crucial step for environmental protection and worker safety. The announcement came via a protocol declaration during the Federal Council’s (Bundesrat) deliberation on amendments to the Electrical and Electronic Equipment […]
Brazil and Switzerland have adopted fundamentally different strategies regarding electronic cigarettes, offering a compelling case study in public health policy. In Brazil, the sale, importation, and advertising of e-cigarettes have been prohibited by the National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) since 2009, citing a lack of long-term studies and potential health risks. Conversely, Switzerland has chosen […]
In a significant move for the vaping industry, French deputies in the National Assembly have voted to reject a proposed tax on vaping products and electronic cigarettes. During the night of November 19-20, lawmakers adopted an amendment, submitted by the France Insoumise (LFI) party, to completely remove Article 23 from the 2026 budget bill. This […]
Cambodia’s Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has issued a stern warning to all tourism service establishments, stating that any involvement with electronic smoking devices (vapes) or shisha could lead to the suspension or revocation of their business licences. This directive targets the distribution, sale, storage, advertising, production, or import of these products and aligns with a […]
The Selangor state government is currently drafting a comprehensive policy paper to regulate electronic cigarette products, which includes the potential for a gradual ban on vape usage. State Public Health and Environment Committee Chairman Jamaliah Jamaluddin announced this during a state assembly sitting, stating the policy will align with the federal Tobacco Product Control Act […]
New Zealand’s progress towards its ambitious Smokefree 2025 goal has shown signs of plateauing, according to the latest New Zealand Health Survey. Data for the year ending July 2025 reveals that the prevalence of daily smoking dropped only fractionally from 6.9% to 6.8%. Concurrently, daily vaping rates have seen a slight increase, rising from 11.1% […]