The use of electronic cigarettes, commonly known as vaping, has exploded in popularity worldwide and in Malaysia over the past decade. Driven by factors like high conventional tobacco cigarette smoking rates, vaping has emerged as an alternative nicotine delivery system for many smokers looking to quit or reduce harm. However, the meteoric rise of vaping has also raised mounting concerns around uptake by youth and adolescents, as well as potential health effects from long-term use.

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The New Zealand government has announced new regulations to limit youth access and appeal of vaping products. The rules come into effect on September 21, 2022, according to Health Minister Ayesha Verrall.

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The Lone Star State takes aim at underage e-cigarette use with harsh penalties for students caught vaping on campus.

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Vaping has grown exponentially in popularity over the past decade, but how widespread is e-cigarette usage exactly? What trends are occurring among different age groups? The following article compiles 49 insightful vaping statistics to understand this market’s growth and demographics.

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Embattled e-cigarette company Juul Labs is hoping to rehabilitate its image with a new age-verifying vape product. Juul recently submitted an application to the FDA seeking authorization to sell its JUUL2 system in the United States.

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The UK recently announced plans to require anti-smoking informational inserts in cigarette packs, furthering its tobacco deterrence efforts. But how exactly do European nations compare regarding smoking rates and vaping prevalence? This in-depth article examines the data.

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In May 2022, the Australian government under Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced plans to ban the importation of non-prescription vaping products as part of sweeping smoking reforms. This ban will apply to both non-therapeutic and disposable single-use vapes.

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A new CDC study reveals total monthly e-cigarette sales in the US jumped nearly 50% from January 2020 to December 2022. Disposable models like Elf Bar drove growth, while flavors like fruit and candy dominated the expanding market.

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Vape store pioneers in Louisiana now face clouds of uncertainty from new taxes and strict FDA rules. These small businesses boomed as smokers sought cleaner nicotine sources. But lawmakers aim to discourage vaping, imperiling shops’ livelihoods.

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A vape shop owner in Abertillery is rallying Welsh vapers to support licensing regulations to clean up the vaping industry.

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