PARIS — The French parliament is contemplating a ban on single-use, disposable digital cigarettes which might be in style with youngsters for his or her candy flavors and are beneath scrutiny as a brand new supply of trash.

The ban, supported Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne and Well being Minister Aurelien Rousseau, goals to guard the well being of youths and mitigate the environmental impacts of the more and more in style disposable merchandise often known as “puffs.”

The Nationwide Meeting was anticipated to vote on the measure Monday evening. If handed, it will then transfer to the Senate and will go into impact by September 2024.

Disposable e-cigarettes are small, battery-powered gadgets that ship vaporized nicotine with varied flavorings. Whereas they don’t include tobacco, many embody nicotine, a substance recognized for its addictive and poisonous properties.

They differ from reusable vaping gadgets in that they aren’t designed to be refilled or recharged. Their small, non-rechargeable lithium batteries usually find yourself in landfills.

Their rising reputation amongst youngsters, as a consequence of their tangy or fruity tastes and colourful designs, is inflicting alarm amongst lawmakers.

This invoice is a part of a broader pattern. The UK, Eire, and Germany are contemplating comparable measures. New Zealand and Australia have already carried out restrictions. New Zealand’s measures embody mandating decrease nicotine ranges and restrictions on vape store areas close to faculties.