Belgium to Ban Flavored Vapes by 2028 to Curb Youth Usage
Belgian authorities have confirmed a total ban on flavored vapes starting September 1, 2028. Driven by Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke and alarming teenage usage rates, this policy will eliminate popular sweet flavors from the market, leaving only tobacco and neutral options legally available. The decision follows direct guidance from Belgium’s Superior Health Council. Ministers argue that flavorings disguise the dangers of vaping and expose youths to addictive substances. Recent data indicates that more than one in three Belgians aged 15 to 20 have tried a vape. This flavor restriction is part of a broader, aggressive shift in Belgium’s tobacco control…
