On Thursday, February 13, the French Senate voted to officially ban disposable e-cigarettes, finalizing the legislative process in parliament.
The bill, which aims to protect public health, was approved in the upper house, following its earlier passage in the National Assembly in early February. The initiative was spearheaded by MP Francesca Pasquini, who hailed the vote as “a great victory” in the fight “for the health of our schoolchildren.”
For the law to take effect, it still requires President Emmanuel Macron’s signature, which is expected in the coming days.
This move is part of a broader effort by the French government to tackle smoking and its associated health risks. Health authorities in France have highlighted the dangers of chronic nicotine consumption, particularly for adolescents, warning that it can harm the developing brain and increase the risk of using other drugs.
