Belgium will ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes as of Jan. 1 on health and environmental grounds in a groundbreaking move for European Union nations.

Health minister Frank Vandenbroucke said the inexpensive e-cigarettes had turned into a health threat since they are an easy way for teenagers to be drawn into smoking and get hooked on nicotine.

“Disposable e-cigarettes is a new product simply designed to attract new consumers,” he said in an interview.

  • Kekzkrieger
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    4 months ago

    Fair point - money wise is it cheaper to go disposable or reusable?

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      4 months ago

      Refillable vapes are cheaper by far, but a larger initial setup cost. You also need to choose from many available options on the market without necessarily understanding how they’re different and which is best for you. Easier to just pick a flavour and strength