French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne has revealed that disposable vape products will be banned in France as part of a comprehensive national anti-smoking strategy.

The ban's implementation date was not specified during her announcement on RTL radio.

Borne emphasized that the government is soon set to unveil a new plan to combat smoking, a habit that contributes to 75,000 annual deaths in the country. This plan will include the prohibition of disposable vapes, which she argues promote detrimental habits among young people. She highlighted that using disposable vapes becomes a learned reflex and gesture, ultimately leading young individuals into smoking.

Disposable e-cigarettes, which are discarded after use, often come in appealing sweet and fruity flavors such as pink lemonade, gummy bear, and watermelon, making them particularly attractive to teenagers. In France, these products are typically priced between 8 euros ($8.7) and 12 euros ($13).

While there is already a ban on selling electronic cigarette devices to individuals under 18, compliance with this regulation is limited. Furthermore, promoting or advertising such products is also prohibited in the country. Photo by Benoît Granier, Wikimedia commons.