Historic Tobacco and Vapes Act which became law today could force e-cigarette manufacturers to build in smart features such as age locks and app-based verification.

IKETech LLC was recognized at the 2026 Age Assurance Industry Awards, taking home “Privacy-Centric Age Assurance Solution of the Year” and receiving a “Highly Commended” distinction for innovation.

John Patterson, President of IKE Tech, talks about the UK disposable ban and upcoming Tobacco and Vapes Bill.

IKE Tech LLC announced on May 1st that they have submitted their blockchain-based Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) system chip and smartphone identity and age verification application PMTA and TPMF to the United States FDA.

California-based Ike Tech has submitted its real-time age verification technology to prevent youth vaping to the U.S. government for approval.

IKE Tech leverages blockchain technology for real-time identity and age verification to end underage vaping in the US.

IKE Tech LLC announced that it has filed a component Premarket Tobacco Product Application (PMTA) and Tobacco Product Master File (TPMF) with the FDA

Ministers have been urged to deploy a biometric age verification solution to address the issue of underage vaping.