Belgium Becomes First EU Country to Ban Disposable E-Cigarettes from January 1

Belgium will become the first European Union country to ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes, starting January 1, 2025. The ban, which was announced due to both health and environmental concerns, aims to curb the rise of nicotine addiction among teenagers and reduce the environmental impact of these products. Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke emphasized that disposable e-cigarettes are primarily designed to attract new users, particularly young people....