Author: Jake Miller
Jake Miller
Digital Content Creator & Vape Industry Analyst Jake Miller is a prominent voice in the American vaping community, known for his transparent, tech-focused approach to harm reduction and hardware innovation. With over six years of experience in the industry, Tyler transitioned from a hobbyist to a full-time content creator, building a loyal following through his unfiltered reviews and deep-dive technical tutorials.
India has firmly upheld its ban on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, rejecting extensive lobbying efforts by Philip Morris International (PMI) to introduce its IQOS device. The government cited a commitment to evidence-based tobacco control, maintaining that heat-not-burn devices remain explicitly prohibited under current law despite PMI's arguments for harm reduction. The Indian government has confirmed it will maintain its prohibition on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products, dealing a blow to Philip Morris International's expansion plans. This development occurs amidst intense lobbying by the tobacco giant, directly resulting in the continued exclusion of the IQOS device from the world's second-largest consumer…
The UK Government has confirmed the introduction of a new Vaping Products Duty, setting a flat tax rate of £2.20 per 10ml of vaping liquid. Effective from 1 October 2026, this measure will be enforced alongside a mandatory Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme. HMRC has issued a critical alert for businesses, warning that manufacturers and importers must apply for approval starting 1 April 2026 to continue operating legally. Business Compliance Timeline HMRC is urging immediate preparation. From April 1, 2026, any entity involved in manufacturing, importing, or storing duty-suspended vaping products must apply for formal approval. Failure to secure this status…
Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds has introduced a bill to significantly raise taxes on cigarettes, tobacco, and vaping products in response to the state's high cancer rates. The proposal includes increasing the cigarette tax to $2.01 per pack and implementing a new 15% retail tax on vapes and consumable hemp, aiming to discourage use and improve public health. Governor Kim Reynolds has confirmed a legislative proposal to increase taxes on tobacco and vaping products. This development occurs amidst ongoing research into the drivers of Iowa's high cancer rates, directly resulting in a push for policy changes to curb smoking and improve…
Yes, a new bill (SB 986) proposed in the Florida Legislature seeks to ban smoking and vaping of any kind in almost all public places statewide. If passed, the legislation would expand the definition of "public place" to include streets, sidewalks, parks, and beaches, effectively prohibiting the use of tobacco, vapes, and marijuana in these areas starting July 1. State Senators Joe Gruters and Ana Maria Rodriguez have confirmed a legislative push to drastically expand Florida's smoking and vaping restrictions. This development occurs amidst ongoing debates over public cannabis use, directly resulting in a proposal that could make lighting up…
Mexico's total ban on the sale of electronic cigarettes has inadvertently strengthened organized crime, handing a $1.5 billion market to drug cartels. By criminalizing legal sales, the government has created a vacuum that cartels are filling through intimidation, violence, and illicit distribution networks, often repackaging products without safety standards. Legal experts and shop owners have confirmed that Mexico's sweeping ban on vape sales is driving the market underground. This development occurs amidst a climate of rampant cartel violence, directly resulting in organized crime groups consolidating control over the electronic cigarette trade. From Legal Business to Cartel Territory The transition from…
A 2026 Gallup & Gilani Pakistan survey reveals that only 17% of Pakistani adults are aware of electronic cigarettes or vaping. Awareness is significantly higher among educated, urban, and younger demographics, highlighting a major information gap that challenges future public health regulation. Despite global debates on e-cigarettes, a vast majority of Pakistanis remain unaware of vaping technology. A 2026 survey by Gallup & Gilani Pakistan indicates that only 17% of the adult population has heard of vaping, presenting a significant hurdle for public health officials attempting to formulate effective policies. The data underscores a sharp demographic divide. Awareness is concentrated…
Puerto Rico House leaders filed House Bill 1070 on Wednesday, a legislative move designed to close regulatory loopholes regarding youth access to flavored vaporizers. Speaker Carlos “Johnny” Méndez Nuñez and Representative Pedro Julio “Pelle” Santiago Guzmán introduced the measure to explicitly prohibit the sale of vaporizers, liquids, and cartridges with flavors or aromas other than nicotine to individuals under 21. The bill empowers the Department of Health to confiscate non-compliant products and levy fines, directly targeting popular brands like JUUL, Elf Bar, and Geek Bar. Closing the Hardware Definition Gap HB 1070 addresses a specific technological shift in the nicotine…
Pennsylvania has enacted its first major legislation to tackle the vaping crisis, but experts warn the new law may be more bureaucratic than effective. Act 57 establishes a statewide registry for electronic nicotine delivery systems (ENDS), requiring manufacturers to certify FDA authorization or pending status by spring 2025. While bipartisan supporters claim this will remove dangerous, unregulated products from shelves, critics argue that significant loopholes, underfunding, and a lack of flavor restrictions doom the initiative to failure. The "Pending" Loophole and Enforcement Reality While the law aims to filter out illicit products, it permits vapes that are currently under FDA…
Washington State lawmakers have introduced House Bill 2382, a sweeping fiscal proposal that would dramatically increase taxes on cigarettes and fundamentally restructure how vapor products are taxed. Sponsored by a coalition of Democratic representatives, the bill aims to generate revenue for emergency health services by imposing an additional 10-cent excise tax per cigarette and shifting vapes to a 95% sales price tax model. If passed, the new rates would take effect on July 1, 2026. From Volume to Value: The 95% Tax Shift Examining the text of HB 2382 reveals a strategic pivot in taxation philosophy. Currently, Washington taxes vapor…
New Yorkers and international travelers heading to Mexico must immediately adjust their packing lists. Effective January 16, 2026, Mexico has implemented a "zero tolerance" policy regarding the importation of vaping devices. Under the amended General Health Law, bringing any electronic smoking device into the country—even for personal use—is now illegal. Customs officials at airports and border crossings are mandated to confiscate these items immediately, with no option for appeal or recovery. The "No Mercy" Customs Policy Examining the amendments to Mexico’s General Health Law reveals a strict enforcement strategy designed to intercept devices before they enter the local market. Unlike…