The lack of control and strict enforcement of smoking bans make it easy for people to start smoking
The EU wrote: In line with the objectives of Directive 2014/40/EU, to ensure a high level of human health protection, the ban on manufacturing, holding, selling, distributing, or providing disposable e-cigarettes containing nicotine in France is compliant with Article 24(3) of this Directive, as long as it applies to disposable e-cigarettes placed on the market in France or already sold there. The French Parliament can now officially confirm its vote, paving the way for the final implementation of the law
As explained by Antanas Matulas, chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Health, earlier in 2024, the authorities are discouraged by persisting fraud on the market
The e-liquid cartridges or pods for disposable vapes are generally priced between $3 to $6 and can last for several days as well
The new lid graphics will also introduce a white icon for adult consumers and retail store staff to more easily identify products on the backbar by format for pouches and long cut, respectively