E cigarettes: France backs bill to ban disposable vapes African Tobacco Control Alliance (ATCA) 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 French lawmakers approve bill to ban disposable e cigarettes to protect youth drawn to their flavors AP News French lawmakers approve bill to ban disposable e cigarettes to protect youth drawn to their flavors AP News WVS NEWS: France Gets The EU's Green Light to Ban World Vape Show High Smoking France Bans Disposable Vapes and Nicotine Pouches