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.
Israel is planning to introduce new taxes and regulations for the e-cigarette and tobacco alternatives market as part of its 2026 draft budget proposal. The measures, revealed in a draft from the Ministry of Finance, are expected to significantly impact the cost of vaping for many Israeli citizens.
The town council of Tiburon, California, has unanimously passed what is being called the strictest and most comprehensive tobacco and nicotine sales ban in the United States. The new ordinance enacts a complete prohibition on the sale of all tobacco and nicotine products within the southern Marin County town, including cigarettes, cigars, vapes, and other […]
Official statistics in Kazakhstan may not reflect the reality of nicotine consumption following a nationwide ban on the sale of vapes, according to independent consumer research highlighted by inbusiness.kz. While the government’s ban was intended to curb use, a recent user poll reveals it has largely failed to stop nicotine consumption, instead pushing it into […]
New Jersey is considering a significant increase in penalties for retailers caught selling tobacco and vaping products to individuals under 21. A new bill, sponsored by Senator Joseph F. Vitale, aims to strengthen enforcement and curb underage access to nicotine products by sharply raising fines for violations.
Ireland’s Department of Health is examining a potential ban on nicotine pouches, a move aimed at curbing the use of these products among children and young adults, the country’s Chief Medical Officer (CMO), Professor Mary Horgan, has confirmed. This consideration comes amidst growing concerns from schools and teachers about the use of these products by […]
The proportion of adults who smoke across Humber and North Yorkshire has fallen to the lowest level on record, according to new data from the Office for Health Improvement and Disparities (OHID). The Annual Population Survey (APS) data shows that adult smoking rates in the region were 11.7% in 2024, a decrease from 12.7% in […]
Germany is taking a significant step towards prohibiting disposable e-cigarettes after the Bundestag (German federal parliament) formally requested the government to legally examine whether single-use vape products can be completely removed from the market. The move is primarily driven by mounting criticism over the electronic waste and resource depletion caused by these devices.
The Netherlands is set to impose much heavier penalties for the illegal sale of electronic cigarettes (vapes), with fines increasing to €2,040 for a first offense and €3,060 for repeat offenses. Judith Tielen, Minister of State for Health in the Dutch interim government, announced the new decision, which is scheduled to take effect on July […]
Should Uzbekistan ban all new nicotine products, or should it leverage innovation to reduce the immense harm caused by smoking? This was the central question at a recent high-level discussion in Tashkent, where doctors, researchers, and international experts gathered to explore how Uzbekistan can build a more effective policy regarding modern nicotine technologies. Organized by […]
Australia’s illegal tobacco market cost the federal government an estimated $3.3 billion in avoided excise tax revenue in the 2023-24 financial year, according to a new report from the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC). The national criminal intelligence agency warns that organized crime’s control over this lucrative black market is continuing to grow, fueled by […]