2FIRSTS | Belgium seizes 140,019 disposable vapes since the start of 2025 after sales ban took effect
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Belgium has seized over 140,000 disposable vapes since January 1st, 2025, following a new sales ban.Summary
Belgium’s Federal Public Health Service has seized 140,019 disposable vapes since the start of 2025, enforcing a ban on their sale that took effect on January 1st. Inspectors have filed nearly 600 reports, resulting in 18 shop closures after almost 2,400 checks. Fines for selling these vapes can reach up to €120,000, though typically range from €800 to €1,000. The region of Brussels has shown the highest violation rate, with nearly 60% of inspected shops found to be selling illegal disposable vapes, while Flanders saw violations in approximately one in five shops checked. The crackdown aims to curb the sale of these products and enforce the new regulations.
(Source：2Firsts)
