Belgium becomes first EU country to ban disposable e cigarettes Digital Journal Disposable Vape Ban: What It Means and What Happens Next 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 Belgium becomes first EU country to ban disposable e cigarettes The Business Standard EU bans disposable vapes! Disposable e cigarettes will disappear from the EU market by the end of 2026 Come on UK, you next!