French parliament bans disposable e-cigarettes

In France, the Parliament has passed a law that bans disposable e-cigarettes in the country. Live broadcast of the meeting was held on February 13 on the website of the French Senate.

It is noted that the adopted law prohibits the sale or other distribution of electronic devices in France, which are intended for single use.

As indicated by the authors of this initiative, smoking disposable cigarettes has a negative impact on health, as well as this type of cigarettes cause irreparable damage to the environment due to the frequent release of batteries from devices after use, adds broadcaster Europe1.

In addition, it is indicated that on February 4 this year, the project was approved by the National Assembly, which is framing the lower house of Parliament.

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