Belgium becomes first EU country to ban disposable e-cigarettes
1 week, 2 days ago

Belgium becomes first EU country to ban disposable e-cigarettes

Raw Story  

by Matthieu Demeestere and Jeremy Audouard Wildly popular with young people for their dizzying array of flavors, including apple, watermelon and cola, the time is up for disposable e-cigarettes in Belgium -- the first EU country to ban them. From January 1, it will be forbidden to sell single-use vapes in Belgium, a bid to protect young people's health as part of a national anti-tobacco plan. "The problem is that young people start using vapes without always knowing their nicotine content, and nicotine is addictive," said Nora Melard, spokeswoman for the Alliance for a Tobacco-Free Society in Belgium. When seeking the EU's approval for its ban, Belgium argued that the plastic single-use vape with its lithium battery usually gets thrown away within five days of purchase.

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Belgium first EU country to ban disposable e-cigarettes to protect youth health
1 week, 2 days ago

Belgium first EU country to ban disposable e-cigarettes to protect youth health

Hindustan Times  

Wildly popular with young people for their dizzying array of flavours, including apple, watermelon and cola, the time is up for disposable e-cigarettes in Belgium -- the first EU country to ban them. From January 1, it will be forbidden to sell single-use vapes in Belgium, a bid to protect young people's health as part of a national anti-tobacco plan. …

Belgium will ban sales of disposable e-cigarettes in a first for the EU
1 week, 4 days ago

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

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Belgium will ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes as of Jan. 1 on health and environmental grounds in a groundbreaking move for European Union nations. Health minister Frank Vandenbroucke said the inexpensive e-cigarettes had turned into a health threat since they are an easy way for teenagers to be drawn into smoking and get hooked on nicotine. …

Disposable vapes set to be banned across the UK from next summer
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Disposable vapes set to be banned across the UK from next summer

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Disposable vapes are set to be banned across Britain next …

Is Britain’s disposable vape ban a good idea? Join The Independent Debate
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Is Britain’s disposable vape ban a good idea? Join The Independent Debate

The Independent  

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Ban on disposable vapes will not reduce consumption, says Dutch e-cigarette association
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Ban on disposable vapes will not reduce consumption, says Dutch e-cigarette association

NL Times  

The announced sales ban on disposable vapes in Belgium, just like the flavor ban in the Netherlands, will not help young people use fewer e-cigarettes, said Emil 't Hart, chairman of the Dutch Industry Association of Electronic Cigarette Sellers. With the ban from January 1 next year, Belgium wants to ensure that young people, in particular, use fewer products containing …

The UK will ban disposable vapes and curb candy-flavored e-cigarettes that attract children under 18
11 months, 1 week ago

The UK will ban disposable vapes and curb candy-flavored e-cigarettes that attract children under 18

Associated Press  

LONDON — Britain’s government will ban the sale of disposable vapes and limit their cornucopia of flavors to prevent children from becoming addicted to nicotine, officials said Monday. It is currently illegal to sell vapes or tobacco to children under 18 in the U.K., but officials say that youth vaping has tripled in the past three years, and that cheap, …

Britain plans to ban disposable vapes, curb candy-flavored e-cigarettes aimed at kids
11 months, 1 week ago

Britain plans to ban disposable vapes, curb candy-flavored e-cigarettes aimed at kids

LA Times  

The British government says it will ban the sale of disposable vapes and limit their cornucopia of flavors in an effort to prevent children becoming addicted to nicotine. It is currently illegal to sell vapes or tobacco to children under 18 in Britain, but officials say that youth vaping has tripled in the past three years and that cheap, colorful …

Illegal e-cigarettes are flooding the ports in Southern California and beyond
1 year ago

Illegal e-cigarettes are flooding the ports in Southern California and beyond

LA Times  

Disposable flavored e-cigarettes are displayed at a store in Florida. “FDA whacks one product and then the manufacturers get around it and the kids get around it,” said Bonnie Halpern-Felsher, a Stanford University psychologist who develops anti-vaping educational materials. “Those committing illegal acts don’t advertise their crimes, and those trying to import illegal tobacco products into the United States are …

French lawmakers approve bill to ban disposable e-cigarettes to protect youth drawn to their flavors
1 year, 1 month ago

French lawmakers approve bill to ban disposable e-cigarettes to protect youth drawn to their flavors

Associated Press  

PARIS — France’s National Assembly unanimously approved a bill to ban single-use, disposable electronic cigarettes, in an attempt to protect young people drawn to their flavors and mitigate the environmental impacts of the disposable products known as “puffs.” Lawmakers adopted the bill in a late-night vote on Monday by 104 in favor, zero against. Disposable e-cigarettes — which cost about …

UK’s biggest manufacturer of cigarettes and e-cigarettes calls for tough rules on sales of products
1 year, 1 month ago

UK’s biggest manufacturer of cigarettes and e-cigarettes calls for tough rules on sales of products

The Telegraph  

Britain’s largest tobacco and vaping company is calling for e-cigarettes to be more closely regulated as it urges ministers not to ban disposable vapes. The company - which says “healthier alternatives” to smoking account for half of its revenue - said it backed the Government’s ambitions to make Britain “smoke free”. One in five children aged 11 to 17 has …

Ban on disposable vapes to stop children becoming addicted
1 year, 3 months ago

Ban on disposable vapes to stop children becoming addicted

The Telegraph  

Disposable vapes will be banned to stop children becoming addicted to the devices under government proposals to be unveiled as early as next week. Prof Sir Chris Whitty, England’s Chief Medical Officer, has said: “If you smoke, vaping is much safer; if you don’t smoke, don’t vape, and marketing to children is utterly unacceptable.” A call to evidence was issued …

France will soon ban disposable vapes under an anti-smoking plan, prime minister says
1 year, 4 months ago

France will soon ban disposable vapes under an anti-smoking plan, prime minister says

Associated Press  

PARIS — French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said Sunday that disposable vapes will soon be banned in the country as part of a national anti-smoking plan. She said the government would soon unveil its new plan to combat smoking, which she said is the cause of 75,000 deaths a year in the country. It will include a ban on disposable …

Thousands of e-cigarettes are pouring into the US despite FDA crackdown on fruity flavors
1 year, 6 months ago

Thousands of e-cigarettes are pouring into the US despite FDA crackdown on fruity flavors

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Time and again, the vaping industry has innovated around …

Netherlands lags on raising awareness of single use plastics ban
2 years, 3 months ago

Netherlands lags on raising awareness of single use plastics ban

Dutch News  

The Netherlands has not got to grips with EU legislation banning forms of single use plastic, according to a report by environmental campaigners. Although the ruling came into force on January 1 2022, the report says that some countries are ‘laggards’ in introducing local legislation, others are ‘unambitious’ and some have ‘adopted damaging measures or exemptions.’ Red mark The report …

Netherlands lags on raising awareness of single use plastics ban
2 years, 3 months ago

Netherlands lags on raising awareness of single use plastics ban

Dutch News  

The Netherlands has not got to grips with EU legislation banning forms of single use plastic, according to a report by environmental campaigners. Although the ruling came into force on January 1 2022, the report says that some countries are ‘laggards’ in introducing local legislation, others are ‘unambitious’ and some have ‘adopted damaging measures or exemptions.’ Red mark The report …

Lung specialists step up calls for ban on 'harmful' e-cigarettes
5 years, 3 months ago

Lung specialists step up calls for ban on 'harmful' e-cigarettes

Dutch News  

Dutch lung specialists have called for a total ban on e-cigarettes on the grounds that they cause lung disease and do nothing to prevent smoking. ‘We want a complete ban on e-cigarettes in the Netherlands, Leon van Toorn, of lung specialists’ association NVALT told AD. The association, which last month conducted a survey among its member to gauge the extent …

Lung specialists step up calls for ban on 'harmful' e-cigarettes
5 years, 3 months ago

Lung specialists step up calls for ban on 'harmful' e-cigarettes

Dutch News  

Dutch lung specialists have called for a total ban on e-cigarettes on the grounds that they cause lung disease and do nothing to prevent smoking. ‘We want a complete ban on e-cigarettes in the Netherlands, Leon van Toorn, of lung specialists’ association NVALT told AD. The association, which last month conducted a survey among its member to gauge the extent …

Keep calm and vape on: UK embraces e-cigarettes, US cautious
5 years, 3 months ago

Keep calm and vape on: UK embraces e-cigarettes, US cautious

Associated Press  

LONDON — While the U.S. scrambles to crack down on vaping, Britain has embraced electronic cigarettes as a powerful tool to help smokers kick the habit. “We need radical solutions to stop smoking and one option is providing smokers with e-cigarettes so they can get the nicotine they need without the tobacco smoke,” said Britton. “What’s right for England might …

Opinion | India’s vape ban only deprives smokers of safer options
5 years, 3 months ago

Opinion | India’s vape ban only deprives smokers of safer options

Live Mint  

The world has embraced electronic cigarettes, commonly known as vapes, and other electronic nicotine delivery systems as harm-reduction alternatives to combustible tobacco used in cigarettes. That is surprising given that the country bears 12% of the global burden of tobacco users, has 40% of its adults exposed to passive smoking, and also has the dubious distinction of showing the lowest …

World Health Day 2019: Vaping no less dangerous than smoking, say experts
5 years, 9 months ago

World Health Day 2019: Vaping no less dangerous than smoking, say experts

Firstpost  

The Centre’s advisory for states to clamp down on e-cigarettes won’t be enough to stop their use. The government’s recent advisory asking states to clamp down on e-cigarettes may not be enough to root them out, say experts, advocating a “special mechanism” to ensure a blanket ban on the devices that many users mistakenly view as a safer alternative to …

European Parliament votes to ban single-use plastics
5 years, 9 months ago

European Parliament votes to ban single-use plastics

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The European Union parliament has …

EU parliament approves ban on single-use plastics
5 years, 9 months ago

EU parliament approves ban on single-use plastics

Al Jazeera  

The European Parliament votes by 560 to 35 in favour of banning 10 single-use plastics. European Union legislators have overwhelmingly approved a ban on single-use plastic items – including straws, forks, knives and cotton buds – to counter pollution amid efforts to push manufacturers to step up their recycling efforts. 180611101445709 The ban was approved at the European Parliament on …

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