French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne said the government is currently working on a bill banning the use of disposable e-cigarettes as authorities seek to combat smoking among young people.
Smoking causes 75,000 deaths annually:-
The “Bloomberg” news agency reported that while Bourne ruled out imposing new tax increases on cigarettes in 2024, it said that its administration plans to take strict measures against smoking, a habit that it said has risen again in France, noting that it leads to death 75 thousand people every year.
Other countries are considering banning vaping products.
The US Food and Drug Administration said it was taking action to combat the rise of flavored, disposable e-cigarettes.
