Key points:
·Geneva, Switzerland ban: The Geneva Parliament overwhelmingly passed a ban on disposable e-cigarettes, with the law taking immediate effect.
·Health and environmental impacts: Lawmakers condemned the negative effects of disposable e-cigarettes on public health and the environment, especially their appeal to young people.
·Follow-up in multiple regions: Several cantons, including Valais, Bern, and Jura, have also passed bans, with a national ban expected to be implemented.
·National ban preparations: The National Council and Council of States have passed relevant motions, and the federal government will amend the Tobacco Products Act to ban disposable e-cigarettes nationwide.
Geneva, Switzerland will no longer sell disposable e-cigarettes beginning September 3, 2025, according to a report by swissinfo on August 30. The local council passed a law on August 29 almost unanimously, which includes emergency provisions and will take immediate effect.
These products designed to attract young people are shameful," stated local councilor Jennifer Conti. Nearly all state legislators have condemned the harmful effects of vaping these products on public health. They have also condemned the disastrous environmental impact of disposable e-cigarettes.
Several cantons, including Valais, Bern, and Uri, have already passed bans. Similar initiatives are also underway in the cities of Basel and counties of Ticino, Solothurn, Schaffhausen, and Vaud.
A nationwide ban will also be implemented. In June 2024, the National Assembly passed a corresponding motion proposed by Green Party member Christophe Clivaz with an absolute majority. A year later, the Senate also approved the motion.
The federal government must now amend the Tobacco Products Act so that disposable e-cigarettes are no longer sold in Switzerland. Rechargeable e-cigarettes should be exempt from the ban.
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