Robert Hayes

Global Vape Regulatory Analyst

Robert Hayes is a global vape regulatory analyst specializing in international vaping laws, nicotine product compliance, cross-border vape regulations, and emerging policy developments affecting the global vaping industry. With more than 10 years of experience researching tobacco harm reduction policies and nicotine regulation trends, Robert has closely followed the evolution of disposable vape legislation across North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific markets. His work focuses on analyzing how governments regulate vape products, including flavor bans, nicotine concentration limits, packaging requirements, import restrictions, PMTA enforcement, and age verification systems. He also studies how international policy changes impact vape manufacturers, distributors, retailers, and consumers worldwide. At the publication, Robert covers global vape law updates, regulatory policy analysis, compliance developments, and international market restrictions related to vaping products.

Review Statement

All articles written by Robert Hayes are based on publicly available legislation, government announcements, regulatory databases, international policy research, and ongoing monitoring of global vaping industry developments.

Articles by Robert Hayes

ARTICLE 2026/06/09

Is North Carolina Banning Vapes?

As the vaping industry evolves, Sikary remains committed to supporting adult users with compliant, innovative, and responsibly developed vaping products designed for today’s regulatory environment.

ARTICLE 2026/06/02

Are Vapes Banned in US?

From Sikary’s perspective, the US market is entering a new stage focused on compliance, product quality, and responsible innovation rather than a complete shutdown of vaping products.

ARTICLE 2026/06/01

Are Vapes Banned in Florida?

While Florida has introduced stricter compliance requirements and public-use restrictions, vaping products are not fully banned statewide.

ARTICLE 2026/05/27

Are Vapes Banned in Tennessee?

As vape regulations continue changing across the United States, many consumers are understandably confused about what is legal and what products remain available in states like Tennessee.

ARTICLE 2026/05/08

Belgium Minister Calls Tobacco Industry “Criminal”

Vandenbroucke defended Belgium’s tougher anti-smoking and anti-vaping measures while admitting that a recent court ruling disrupted the government’s efforts to limit tobacco sales.

ARTICLE 2026/04/28

Are Vapes Banned in Texas?

In Texas, vaping products are widely available, but they are not without restrictions. Age limits, product compliance rules, and local usage bans all shape how vapes are sold and used across the state.

ARTICLE 2026/04/16

Indonesia to Regulate Vapes

According to Aji Muhawarman, head of the ministry’s Public Communication and Service Bureau, the framework will introduce stricter oversight, including age limits, advertising restrictions, and product standards.

ARTICLE 2026/04/14

Poland Moves to Tax Induction Vapes

If adopted, induction-based e-cigarettes and related components would be subject to an excise tax of PLN 40 per unit (around USD 11).

ARTICLE 2026/04/10

California Bill Targets Nicotine Testing in Student Sports

The proposal would apply only to schools that already conduct drug testing for athletes, giving them the option to screen for nicotine. It could affect students as young as seventh grade.

ARTICLE 2026/04/09

Is Arkansas Banning Vapes?

Arkansas is not implementing a blanket ban on vaping products. However, the state has introduced stricter regulations that significantly impact which products can be sold, how they are marketed, and who can legally access them.

ARTICLE 2026/04/08

Poland Seizes 223,000 Illegal Vapes

Officers discovered 223,688 disposable vapes stored in outbuildings, none of which carried the required excise tax markings. Each device contained 2 ml of e-liquid, bringing the total seized volume to 447,376 ml.

ARTICLE 2026/04/07

Latvia Advances vape Deposit Scheme

The amendments, prepared by the Ministry of Climate and Energy, are expected to take effect on October 1, pending approval in two additional parliamentary readings.