Following a 2024 House of Representatives vote, the Swiss Senate has approved a ban on the sale of disposable vapes. Concerns regarding the products’ high nicotine content, appealing designs targeting youth, and environmental impact fueled the ban. Despite initial government opposition citing potential trade barriers and a lack of EU-wide action, the ban passed, with the Health Minister ultimately accepting the decision. Several European countries and Swiss cantons have already implemented similar measures.
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Research reveals that the UK discards 13 vapes every second, resulting in over a million daily disposals and a significant environmental problem. The proliferation of larger, high-puff vapes exacerbates this issue, with three million sold weekly. The impending ban on single-use vapes in June 2025 aims to mitigate environmental damage and underage vaping. However, the improper disposal of all vapes, containing hazardous lithium-ion batteries, poses a fire risk and wastes valuable resources.
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John Q. Hosedrinker