Belgium will ban sales of disposable e-cigarettes in a first for the EU

Belgium will ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes as of Jan. 1, 2025, citing health and environmental concerns, making it the first EU country to do so. Health minister Frank Vandenbroucke emphasized that disposable e-cigarettes attract new consumers, pose health risks due to nicotine, and create environmental waste. The move aims to promote reusable e-cigarettes as a tool for smoking cessation and urges the EU to update tobacco legislation to align with Belgium’s stricter regulations.

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