Belgium’s Health Minister Proposes EU-Wide Ban on E-Cigarette Sales

Jun.25

Belgian Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke has proposed an EU-wide ban on the sale of e-cigarettes, arguing that their variety of flavors attracts young people and leads to nicotine addiction, which goes against the EU's cancer prevention agenda.

Key Points:

·Key proposal: Calls for a comprehensive EU ban on e-cigarettes in order to prevent a new generation from becoming addicted to nicotine.

·Main argument: E-cigarettes contain a variety of flavors that attract young people, seeming healthy but actually being addictive.

·Policy Background: The European Union is currently discussing measures to prevent the abuse of tobacco and alcohol.

According to Nicotine Science and Policy on June 23rd, Belgian Minister of Health and Deputy Prime Minister Frank Vandenbroucke called for European Union member states to ban the sale of e-cigarettes within Europe, hoping to close the single market and prevent the e-cigarette industry and its products from entering. Vandenbroucke made these remarks during a speech at the Luxembourg Health Committee, where the agenda also included discussions on measures to prevent the use and consumption of alcohol, tobacco, and other tobacco products. Vanderbrook said：

"The European Commission has established an ambitious anti-cancer agenda. We believe that including e-cigarettes and vaping in this movement is also important. The current situation is concerning: the vaping industry is hooking a new generation of young people on nicotine by selling a variety of flavored e-cigarettes. These e-cigarettes may seem harmless, but they are actually very dangerous and can be addictive."

References:

[1] Belgium Health Minister Urges EU-wide Ban on Vapes

[2] Belgium urges EU-wide ban on e-cigarettes

Also Read:

[1] Belgium Implements Tobacco Display Ban Starting April 1st

[2] Banning Tobacco Products in Public Places to Protect Youth Health

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