From tomorrow, 1 February, retailers will no longer be permitted to sell existing stocks of single use vapes. Last year, on 1 August 2025, it became illegal to import and supply single use vapes Belgium becomes first EU country to ban sale of disposable vapes The Irish Times As Belgium's disposable vape ban looms, health minister urges EU to change smoking rules POLITICO France has officially banned disposable electronic cigarettes, becoming one of the first major European nations to take nationwide action against single use vapes. The decision was driven by concerns over plastic waste, battery