Belgium Approves Flavoured Vape Ban to Protect Youth
May 11, 2026 by vapebusiness.biz
Belgium Approves Flavoured Vape Ban to Protect Youth
Belgium has approved banning flavored vaping products, except tobacco and unflavored, by September 2028 to combat youth vaping. Minister Vandenbroucke criticized the industry for targeting young people. The move aligns with Dutch regulations, aiming to reduce vaping rates. Critics fear the ban may push adult vapers to smoking or the black market. Research suggests flavored e-cigarettes help smokers quit. Similar debates are ongoing in the UK and the US, where flavor restrictions may lead to increased cigarette sales, offsetting vaping reductions. Critics argue for a balanced approach to vaping regulations to preserve harm reduction benefits.
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21.70% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 2.1 million current smokers in Belgium 24.70% of men are current smokers but only 18.90% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
