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.
A new bill, House Bill No. 5364, has been filed in the Philippine House of Representatives aiming to abolish the tax distinction between different types of vape juices. The measure, introduced by Rep. Rufus B. Rodriguez and Rep. Maximo B. Rodriguez, Jr., seeks to impose a uniform excise tax rate on all e-liquids, regardless of […]
A new law in Arkansas, Act 590, is now being enforced as of November 1st, making it illegal for retailers to sell vaping products that have not been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). This legislation has created a regulated state directory of manufacturers and products that are permitted for sale, significantly […]
The European Union has circulated a revised, less combative compromise proposal for its unified position at the World Health Organisation’s upcoming Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) conference (COP11). The new text, distributed to delegates on October 27, marks a significant softening from an earlier, more aggressive draft that had alarmed tobacco harm reduction advocates […]
The government of Trinidad and Tobago has doubled the excise duties on CARICOM-manufactured cigarettes and tobacco, aligning them with the 100% tax hike on locally manufactured products outlined in the 2026 Budget. Planning Minister Kennedy Swaratsingh confirmed the changes, explaining the move creates a level playing field and addresses concerns from local manufacturers about unfair […]
The recent dismantling of a major illegal online vape network in Chiang Mai, known as “VAPEHAUS,” serves as a stark reminder of Thailand’s uncompromising stance on electronic cigarettes. In an operation that saw police seize over 36,000 illicit e-cigarette products worth more than 6.6 million baht, authorities exposed a sophisticated smuggling ring with an annual […]
A new campaign group, ‘20 Is Plenty‘, has launched in the UK to advocate for balanced and sensible regulation of nicotine pouches. The initiative is urging the government to introduce a 20mg maximum strength cap per pouch, describing it as a practical, evidence-based measure to protect public health without restricting adult access to these smoking […]
Tobacco and vape shops in Moscow and other major Russian cities are experiencing a significant shortage of disposable e-cigarettes, leading to empty shelves and prices doubling for remaining stock. The crisis, which began developing around two months ago, is attributed to a combination of logistical bottlenecks in Kazakhstan and growing uncertainty over Russia’s future vape […]
The Thai government is planning to impose stricter controls on e-cigarettes (vapes) following a reported fivefold increase in the number of users over the past three years. Despite a long-standing legal prohibition on vaping in the country, the number of vapers aged 15 and over has allegedly surged from 78,000 in 2021 to over 400,000 […]
The Columbia Heights City Council is deliberating a significant ordinance amendment that would ban the sale of all flavored commercial tobacco products, including vapes, and gradually phase out all tobacco licenses in the city through attrition. The proposal, which received a lengthy discussion at a recent council meeting, also includes provisions to prohibit coupons and […]
New evidence from an international research team at the Rutgers Institute for Nicotine and Tobacco Studies suggests that oral nicotine pouches could be a viable pathway for adult tobacco users to reduce harm. The study, published in JAMA Network Open, provides the first national estimate of daily nicotine pouch use among U.S. adults and indicates these […]