On February 25th, France became the second EU country to ban single-use electronic vaping devices known as 'puffs', a move aimed at protecting young people and the environment from tobacco-related pollution. The law prohibits the sale and distribution of these disposable vapes, which are often preferred by minors for their affordability and variety of flavors. Although refillable devices remain legal, single-use vapes are criticized for their environmental impact due to difficult recycling processes. Breaking the law can result in significant fines, though importing and manufacturing them remains permitted if sold outside France.
On February 25th, France became the second EU country to outlaw the sale of single-use electronic vaping devices known as 'puffs', aiming to protect youth and the environment.
The law prohibits possession for sale, distribution, or free offer of single-use electronic vaping devices. It excludes refillable devices that are costlier.
These disposable electronic cigarettes, containing nicotine, were popular among youth due to their cheap price and range of flavors, despite being illegal to sell to minors.
Key to the ban is reducing tobacco-related pollution, as 'puffs' are hard to recycle and pose environmental threats due to their plastic and battery composition.
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