Bill to ban disposable e-cigarettes in France approved

Attracting teenagers with their sweet flavours, these devices are facing scrutiny for their environmental implications (AP)

France’s national assembly has unanimously approved a bill to ban single-use, disposable e-cigarettes.

The move is an attempt to protect young people drawn to their flavours, and to mitigate the environmental impact of the disposable products, known in France as “puffs”.