According to RTS, on January 11th, Swiss Green Party parliamentarian Louise Trottet, together with Raphael Dunand from the Movement for Freedom and Social Justice, wrote a proposal to ban disposable e-cigarettes.
They pointed out that the nicotine content of these products is sometimes beyond the prescribed limits, and they may also contain heavy metals. Furthermore, improper disposal of their lithium batteries could cause fires.
According to a study conducted by Unisanté, nearly two-thirds of young people aged 13 to 25 have used e-cigarettes.
In 2020, the Geneva Grand Council unanimously passed a law banning the sale of e-cigarettes to minors. However, Louise stated that this measure has also not been effective. She cited the latest results of a purchase test activity in 2023, where nearly half of the attempts ultimately led to the illegal sale of e-cigarettes.
In 2024, the Swiss National Council has passed a motion aimed at banning the use of e-cigarettes. The Federal Council will discuss the matter in March.
Louise is not willing to wait for authorities to take action. She stated, "States can act more quickly," and at the European level, France, Belgium, and Germany have already banned the sale of disposable e-cigarettes.
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