As Belgium's disposable vape ban looms, health minister urges EU to change smoking rules POLITICO First in Europe: Belgium will ban sale of disposable vapes from 2025 Belgium has banned the sale of disposable e cigarettes from January 1, becoming the first EU country to do so. The move, part of a national anti tobacco plan, targets the growing popularity of Belgium is preparing to ban all vape flavors except tobacco in an effort to prevent young people from becoming addicted to nicotine, Health Minister Frank Vandenbroucke announced Wednesday, following new recommendations from UK to ban sale of disposable vapes in response to soaring waste and safety risks CNN