French Assemble Nationale votes to ban single use e cigs 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 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 France is second EU country to ban disposable vapes Clearing the Air French lawmakers approve bill to ban disposable e cigarettes to protect youth drawn to their flavors AP News Smokers trying to quit in France should not be offered vapes to help African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA)