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How will e-cigarette manufacturers react to Belgium's ban by the end of 2025?
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Significant withdrawal from Belgian market • 25%
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Belgium Bans Disposable E-Cigarettes on Jan. 1, 2025, to Protect Public Health and Environment
Dec 31, 2024, 12:58 PM
Belgium is set to become the first country in the European Union to ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes, effective January 1, 2025. The move, aimed at protecting public health and reducing environmental harm, targets devices popular among young people. Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke has highlighted the risks of these devices, noting their role in attracting a new generation to nicotine addiction. The ban is part of a broader national anti-tobacco plan to safeguard the health of the younger population.
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