Netherlands throws out disposable vapes ban plan
June 17, 2026 by clearingtheair.eu
Netherlands throws out disposable vapes ban plan
The Netherlands’ decision to drop its disposable vape ban plan shows the limits of prohibition-style nicotine policy. Concerns over enforcement, illicit trade and consumer behaviour appear to have outweighed the appeal of a simple ban. If adult smokers are to move away from cigarettes, regulation must keep lower-risk alternatives within legal, accountable channels. Better policy should target youth access and illegal products without removing safer options from the regulated market.
19.30% of the adult population are current smokers. There are approximately 3.0 million current smokers in Netherlands 22.00% of men are current smokers but only 16.70% of women.
SOURCE: GSTHR
