Electronic cigarette flavor ban in Belgium

Jan.06.2023
Electronic cigarette flavor ban in Belgium
Belgium's proposed ban on flavored e-cigarettes causes concern among retailers and may drive sales to neighboring countries.

In Belgium, a ban on flavored electronic cigarettes is not yet imminent. According to Felix Rijkers, a retailer of VapeBel electronic cigarette products, such a ban would not be beneficial.


If Dutch stores suddenly run out of stock, they will only look to stores that are still selling and shipping products, such as stores from Germany or France. Therefore, your legislation completely goes against its purpose.


The ban on e-cigarette flavors is not an urgent matter in Belgium, but Federal Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke recently announced that the trade will soon be restricted.


Electronic cigarettes contain around 1,800 different products, and we still do not fully understand the health impacts of all of these products," he said. "While some may switch from traditional cigarettes to e-cigarettes, there is a possibility that using e-cigarettes may ultimately lead people back to smoking traditional cigarettes.


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