France Joins Growing List of Countries Banning Disposable E-cigarettes

France announced a ban on disposable e-cigarettes ('puffs') as part of an anti-smoking initiative, expected by the end of the year. Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne made the announcement. France joins New Zealand, Germany, Belgium, and Ireland in banning them; the UK is considering. The devices cost €9 and are equivalent to 40 cigarettes. Health and environmental concerns were cited. 13% of 13-16-year-olds have tried them, according to ACT. Enforcement of age restrictions is lax, and over 1 million devices are discarded weekly in the UK.

France announced a ban on disposable e-cigarettes ('puffs') as part of an anti-smoking initiative, expected by the end of the year. Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne made the announcement. France joins New Zealand, Germany, Belgium, and Ireland in banning them; the UK is considering. The devices cost €9 and are equivalent to 40 cigarettes. Health and environmental concerns were cited. 13% of 13-16-year-olds have tried them, according to ACT. Enforcement of age restrictions is lax, and over 1 million devices are discarded weekly in the UK.

France announced a ban on disposable e-cigarettes ('puffs') as part of an anti-smoking initiative, expected by the end of the year. Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne made the announcement. France joins New Zealand, Germany, Belgium, and Ireland in banning them; the UK is considering. The devices cost €9 and are equivalent to 40 cigarettes. Health and environmental concerns were cited. 13% of 13-16-year-olds have tried them, according to ACT. Enforcement of age restrictions is lax, and over 1 million devices are discarded weekly in the UK.

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