According to Wort on January 22nd, Belgium will ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes starting January 1, 2025. However, the Luxembourg Ministry of Health has stated that there have been no discussions about banning disposable e-cigarettes popular among teenagers.
The Ministry of Health stated, "We are observing and analyzing the measures taken abroad in order to assess their impact and determine any additional measures Luxembourg may take.
The Ministry of Health pointed out that these disposable e-cigarettes contain high concentrations of nicotine, which could lead to rapid addiction among young people and potentially lead to other forms of tobacco consumption. In addition, disposable e-cigarettes are also highly damaging to the environment. The ministry believes that simply banning disposable e-cigarettes would have limited effectiveness and instead calls for a comprehensive approach that covers all e-cigarettes to address the problem in a more systematic way.
Regarding the increase in e-cigarette sales in Luxembourg due to neighboring countries banning their sale, relevant departments stated that there is currently no specific research to predict the impact of these measures. Additionally, tobacco tourism is still a popular trend in Luxembourg.
Currently, there is no precise statistical data available on the sales of disposable e-cigarettes in Luxembourg. According to the Cancer Foundation's annual analysis, 36% of individuals in the 16 to 24 age group were found to be using e-cigarettes in 2023, representing a 15% increase from the previous year.
Former Minister of Health Paulette Lenert submitted bill number 8333 in October 2023, aiming to implement EU Directive 2022/2100/EU, which involves removing certain exemptions for heated tobacco products. Current Minister of Health Martine Deprez made amendments to include regulations concerning nicotine pouches, but disposable e-cigarettes are not included in the bill.
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