Sophia Bennett has dedicated her career to monitoring and analyzing the regulatory landscape and news within the vape industry. With a keen eye for the evolving policies that shape this dynamic market, Sophia brings a critical perspective to her commentary and reports.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has signed House Bill 11 into law, making the state the sixth in the nation to implement a Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) registry law. The bill, which passed with bipartisan support in both houses of the Kentucky General Assembly on March 28, will take effect on January 1, 2025.
In a bid to curb the rising trend of e-cigarette use among young people, Nepal is on the verge of implementing a ban on these devices, as reported by MyRepublica. Bhakta Bahadur KC, an information officer at the National Health Education, Information and Communication Center, stated that the move comes in response to the increasing […]
In a groundbreaking study published in Tobacco & Nicotine Research, researchers have discovered that vaping could be a crucial tool in helping people quit smoking. The findings suggest that individuals who start using e-cigarettes are more likely to stop smoking traditional cigarettes entirely, marking a significant shift from previous research.
The U.S. vape market experienced significant growth in 2021, with combined sales of cartridge-based and disposable e-cigarette products from nine leading manufacturers exceeding $2.67 billion, according to the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) third report on e-cigarette sales and advertising. The report, released on April 3, 2024, also highlighted a $370 million increase in sales between […]
A recent study conducted by online vape store Go Smoke Free has revealed that Blackburn, a former mill town in Lancashire, has the highest concentration of vape shops in the United Kingdom. The research, which analyzed data from Companies House, found that Blackburn had 22.56 e-cigarette shops per 100,000 people, surpassing other major cities such […]
New York, NY – In a major crackdown on the illegal sale of flavored disposable vapes, New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Corporation Counsel Sylvia O. Hinds-Radix announced today that the city has filed a lawsuit against 11 wholesalers. The defendants, located in Brooklyn, Queens, Long Island, and upstate New York, are accused of […]
As disposable vapes continue to gain popularity across Europe, several countries are grappling with the challenges of implementing bans on these products. Following the United Kingdom’s lead, nations such as France, Belgium, Poland, Australia, and New Zealand have expressed their intention to prohibit the sale of disposable e-cigarettes. However, the path to enacting these bans […]
The Ministry of Education, Youth and Sports of Cambodia has recently launched a campaign to increase education and raise awareness among students about the harmful effects of e-cigarettes. This initiative comes in response to the alarming fact that the vast majority of e-cigarette users in Cambodia are between the ages of 15 and 29.
A recent study conducted by researchers from the University of East Anglia (UEA) has proposed that offering free vapes to smokers in hospital emergency departments, along with smoking cessation advice, could potentially help thousands of people quit smoking each year. The trial, which took place between January and August 2022 in six UK emergency departments, […]
The FLONQ Max Smart stands out as a unique and feature-rich option for both new and experienced vapers. This innovative device boasts a sleek form factor, an LED indicator, a rechargeable USB-C battery, and an impressive 10,000 puff count. In this in-depth review, we’ll explore the FLONQ Max Smart’s design, features, performance, and flavor options […]