Belgium to Implement EU’s First Ban on Disposable E-Cigarettes

The ban, effective January 1, targets health and environmental risks while urging broader EU tobacco reform.

Belgium will outlaw the sale of disposable e-cigarettes starting January 1, citing health and environmental concerns.
Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke emphasized the role of disposable vapes in attracting teenagers to nicotine addiction and contributing to hazardous waste.
Reusable e-cigarettes remain permitted, with officials noting their potential to help smokers quit.
Belgium is the first EU nation to enact such a ban and is calling on the European Commission to modernize tobacco legislation across the bloc.
Countries like Australia and the UK have introduced similar restrictions, with the UK set to ban single-use vapes in June 2025.