Swiss National Council Passes Motion to Ban Disposable E-Cigarettes

Jun.13.2024

Swiss Parliament approves motion to ban disposable e-cigarettes sales, citing concerns over youth usage and environmental impact.

According to a report by CDT on June 12th, the Swiss National Council has passed a motion proposed by Christophe Clivaz (Swiss Green Party) to completely ban the sale of disposable e-cigarettes in Switzerland.

The parliamentary bill requires amendments to the federal Tobacco and E-Cigarette Act to prohibit the sale of disposable products, without impacting rechargeable e-cigarettes.

Krivaz pointed out, "The tobacco prevention community and teacher organizations are very concerned about these 'nicotine bombs.' They are attracting young people, and disposable e-cigarettes entered the Swiss market in 2020 and have since become a serious environmental issue. In 2022, around 10 million disposable e-cigarettes were imported into Switzerland, and the number continues to rise.

Federal parliamentarian Elisabeth Baume-Schneider stated that disposable e-cigarettes are very popular among Swiss teenagers aged 15 to 19, with about 8% of teenagers using them at least once a month. She added that the Minister of Health emphasized that the "Federal Tobacco Products and E-Cigarette Act," scheduled to come into effect this autumn, will prohibit the sale of these products to minors and impose restrictions on advertising.

The legislator emphasized that theoretically, the government already has legal grounds to prohibit disposable products in terms of environmental issues. However, in this particular case, it is necessary to examine whether this ban complies with Switzerland's international commitments.

For the current issue, this resolution is premature.

The Swiss National Council voted with 122 in favor, 63 against, and 4 abstentions to approve the proposal. The proposal will now be submitted to the Swiss Federal Council for review.

References:

[1] CN: vietare vendita 'puff bar'

Also Read:

[1] E-commerce Giant Selling Unauthorized Products: Chaos in Switzerland's E-cigarette Market

[2] Swiss Media: Excessive E-liquid in Disposable E-Cigarettes Requires Restrictions

[3] Excessive Nicotine Levels of Most Swiss Disposables Revealed

[4] Ineffective Enforcement of E-Cigarette Sales Restrictions to Minors

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