Belgium is banning the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes starting Jan. 1, becoming the first European Union country to do so. The decision stems from concerns over the products’ health ...

BRUSSELS (AP) — Belgium will ban the sale of disposable electronic cigarettes as of Jan. 1 on health and environmental grounds in a groundbreaking move for European Union nations.

described electronic cigarettes as an “extremely harmful” product that damages society and the environment. “Disposable e-cigarettes is a new product simply designed to attract new consumers ...