French Senate blocks nicotine vape starter
November 12, 2026 by clearingtheair.eu
French Senate blocks nicotine vape starter
A proposal to ban nicotine vape starter packs in France has been blocked on procedural grounds, preventing a new restriction on products used by adults seeking alternatives to cigarettes.
The amendment would have prohibited selling vaping devices together with nicotine-containing e-liquids, potentially making it less convenient for smokers to begin switching.
Although the proposal did not proceed, similar restrictions could still be introduced. The debate highlights the importance of preserving access to effective smoking cessation tools, particularly as Cochrane evidence shows that nicotine e-cigarettes can help more people quit smoking than traditional nicotine replacement therapies.
28.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 15.7 million current smokers in France.
SOURCE: GSTHR
