France is ready to outlaw disposable e-cigarettes as part of an anti-smoking initiative announced by Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne, with the ban expected to come into effect by the end of the year. The article cites youth uptake data and environmental waste concerns in support of the move.
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Disposable vapes in France have been readily available over the counter at tobacconists, priced at approximately €9 per unit, undercutting the cost of a pack of 20 traditional cigarettes.
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Their research reveals that 13% of 13-16-year-olds in France have experimented with these "puffs" at least once, with some starting as early as 11 or 12 years old.
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France is ready to outlaw disposable e-cigarettes, commonly known as “puffs.” Prime Minister Élisabeth Borne made this announcement as part of an anti-smoking initiative.
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