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France's Parliament considers ban on single-use e-cigarettes

Disposable flavored e-cigarette devices are displayed for sale at Vapes N Smoke in Pinecrest, Florida, on June 26, 2023. The French parliament is considering a ban on single-use products. [AP Photo]

The French parliament is considering a ban on single-use, disposable electronic cigarettes that are popular with teenagers for their sweet flavors and are under scrutiny as a new source of trash.

The ban, supported by Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne and Health Minister Aurelien Rousseau, aims to protect the health of youths and mitigate the environmental impacts of the increasingly popular disposable products known as "puffs."

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