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France becomes second European country to ban disposable e-cigarettes

Boxes of single-use e-cigarettes, known locally as "puffs", in a tobacco in Gardanne, France, 13 February, 2025. REUTERS/ - Manon Cruz

France became on Tuesday the second European country, after Belgium, to ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes on its territory. Known as "puffs", MPs argued they are gateways to tobacco addiction for teenagers and harmful to the environment.

The bill – which comes into force on Tuesday – was approved unanimously by lawmakers on 13 February after a two-year process.

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