High-Smoking France Bans Disposable Vapes and Nicotine Pouches
February 28, 2025 by filtermag.org
High-Smoking France Bans Disposable Vapes and Nicotine Pouches
France banned disposable vapes, following Belgium, to reduce youth vaping and pollution. The law includes nicotine pouches, sparking controversy among harm reduction advocates. Proponents argue that disposables help marginalized groups quit smoking, criticizing the decision for lacking scientific basis. The ban could push ex-smokers back to tobacco due to limited alternatives. France's move aligns with EU anti-tobacco harm reduction trends, with other countries also restricting vaping products. Critics worry about the impact on smoking cessation efforts and public health in France, questioning the authorities' motives. The ban ignores the success of harm reduction methods in other countries and risks undermining progress.
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27.00% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 14.5 million current smokers in France.
SOURCE: GSTHR
