Belgium seizes 140,019 disposable vapes since the start of 2025 after sales ban took effect

Dec.31

Belgium’s Federal Public Health Service said it has seized 140,019 disposable vapes since the start of 2025. The crackdown follows a ban on the sale of disposable e-cigarettes that came into force on January 1.

Key Points

Seizures: 140,019 disposable vapes seized since the start of 2025
Policy trigger: ban on selling disposable e-cigarettes effective January 1
Sanctions: fines up to €120,000; typically €800–€1,000 in practice; temporary shop closures possible
Enforcement outcome: nearly 600 reports filed; 18 shops shut; almost 2,400 checks with 680 cases finding illegal vapes
Regional split: Brussels near 60% violations; Flanders about one in five shops checked sold disposable vapes illegally

2Firsts, December 31, 2025 – According to Belga News Agency, Belgium’s Federal Public Health Service said it has seized 140,019 disposable vapes since the start of 2025. The crackdown follows a ban on the sale of disposable e-cigarettes, which came into force on January 1.

Inspectors said they have taken a “significant amount” of illegal products. Fines for selling disposable vapes can reach €120,000, but in practice usually range from €800 to €1,000. Shops can also be temporarily closed.

So far this year, nearly 600 official reports have been filed and 18 shops have been shut. Inspectors carried out almost 2,400 checks at day and night shops, newsagents, petrol stations, supermarkets and online stores. Illegal vapes were found in 680 cases.

Brussels had the highest rate of violations, with illegal vapes found in nearly 60% of inspections. In Flanders, one in five shops checked was selling disposable vapes illegally, leading to several closures across the region.

Image source: Belga News Agency

References:

[1] Belgium seizes over 140,000 illegal disposable vapes in 2025

Also Read:

[1] Belgian Drug Commissioner Warns of Hidden Opioids in Illegal Vapes

[2] Belgium Plans to Ban All Vape Flavours Except Tobacco, Backed by Health Council

[3] Belgium to Tighten Tobacco Controls in 2027: Vaping Banned on Café & Restaurant Terraces; Shisha Bars to Close

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