France bans the sale of disposable e-cigarettes

On February 13, 2025, the French Parliament passed a bill declaring a total ban on the production and sale of disposable e-cigarettes in the country, making it the first country in the world to legislate a total ban on the product. The move is aimed at curbing youth nicotine dependence and reducing plastic pollution. According to the data, the use of e-cigarettes among French teenagers has soared from 2% in 2020 to 17% in 2024, with disposable e-cigarettes accounting for more than 60% of the total. At the same time, such products generate more than 3,000 tons of e-waste annually due to lithium batteries and non-biodegradable plastic casings, adding to the environmental burden.