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E-002751/2022

Disposable electronic cigarettes

Question for written answer  E-002751/2022
to the Commission
Rule 138
Chris MacManus (The Left)

Disposable e-cigarettes are single-use plastic products containing a lithium battery that cannot be recharged. The disposability of these items encourages improper disposal, either in landfill or by littering. Equivalent devices with components for battery recharging and nicotine refills are widely available and are a more sustainable option. In addition, according to the Belgian Cancer Foundation, the low cost of disposable e-cigarettes make them more attractive to young people, meaning they can act as a gateway to damaging nicotine dependency. In the light of this:

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