French lawmakers approve bill to ban disposable e cigarettes to protect youth drawn to their flavors AP News 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 will soon ban disposable vapes under an anti smoking plan, prime minister says WGN TV 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 leads Europe in banning beach and park smoking CNN