Spain to ban disposable vapes and flavours

The Spanish government plans to ban disposable vapes and flavored e-cigarettes due to health and environmental concerns, aiming to reduce smoking rates. Advocates argue for flavored vaping products as effective tools for smoking cessation. Despite claims of disposable vapes being a 'gateway' to smoking, evidence suggests otherwise. Secretary Padilla outlined upcoming legislation changes to address public health issues and expand smoke-free areas by early 2025. Over half a million Spaniards vape, representing 1.3% of adults, whereas smoking affects nearly 28% of adults, leading to over 57,000 smoking-related deaths yearly. Discussions on these developments took place during a recent meeting in Madrid.