According to Gerçek Gündem on October 11th, Belgian Minister of Health Frank Vandenbroucke has stated that regulations on the sale of cigarettes and e-cigarettes will be strengthened.
In his speech at parliament, he emphasized that strict measures will be taken against stores that violate regulations, and did not rule out the possibility of closing down these stores.
Those who are unwilling to listen will ultimately face consequences.
A recent survey conducted by the Flaman Alcohol and Drug Expert Center shows that the use of smoking and e-cigarettes among teenagers is now equally prevalent among boys and girls. The minister expressed serious concerns about the easy access to tobacco products for teenagers under 16. He reminded the public that the law requires customers under the age of 25 to present identification to ensure that minors cannot purchase tobacco products.
The minister stated that he will warn the trade alliance Comeos to fulfill its responsibilities on site and increase supervisory checks. In addition, he also announced that as of January 1, 2025, Belgium will become the first country in the European Union to ban disposable e-cigarettes. He also expressed support for the initiative to ban flavored e-cigarettes.
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