So far, the manufacture of electronic cigarettes has remained exclusively in China , almost. Electronic cigarettes circulating on the world market are almost all e- cigarettes "Made in China" . For some brands , which sell their products with the label " Made in France ", only parts assembly takes place in France. However, refills can be manufactured in various countries including France belongs. But whatever the origin of products and countries where vapoteurs live, some basic questions remain. We tend to make below some answers .
He is a scientist , specifically a Chinese pharmacist who had the idea to create the first copy of this technologically advanced device . Hon Lik discovered the electronic cigarette in 2003 but it was only four years later that France was able to take advantage of this ingenious invention.
Who sells e-cigarettes ?
Target customers by marketing the e-cigarette is really wide because it consists of about 15 million people. This is the number of smokers in France . The fact that traditional cigarettes do 70,000 victims each year in the country also boosts the popularity of the electronic cigarette that has a priori much more reassuring features. At first, the sale of electronic cigarettes was limited to web but later , specialty shops were born and settled dozens of towns in France . Although e- cigarettes are also available in some tobacco shops , customers flock to the shops mainly selling online and physical stores . The OFT noted that the number of shops has increased explosively in recent years. While there was only one store in 2009 , we recorded nearly 300 today ( 2013
Who can use the electronic cigarette ?
The vapotage is not for everyone . In fact , the law prohibits the sale to minors , so its consumption. Doctors also recommend the use of the electronic cigarette for pregnant or nursing women , and anyone prone to cardiac problems , respiratory and vascular .
French law prohibits the Public Health Code " propaganda or advertising, direct or indirect , of tobacco , tobacco products or ingredients defined in the second paragraph of Article L. 3511-1 ." Given the legal void concerning this new technology , this is the rule that applies today.
Use an e- cigarette , is harmless ?
This is the most common question asked by consumers. The wild success of the electronic cigarette has created a great controversy about the safety and effectiveness of its use. Fears and doubts lie mainly on the potential hazards due to lack of knowledge about inhalants . Opinions are so divided. The National Institute for Research and Safety (INRS) , for example, already alluded to potential hazards such as breathing difficulties and eye irritation. In the beginning of 2013 , Professor Bertrand Dautzenberg medicine , lung and practitioner in the Salpêtrière Hospital in Paris and president of the French National Office of Tobacco Prevention , wrote a report at the request of government in which he referred to as e- liquid used in e- cigarettes had particularly high levels of nicotine . This is also a result of this report that the Ministry of Health announced its position that the " prudence " . The National Security Agency of Medicines and Health Products ( MSNA ) launched the recommendations in the same direction in March 2013. It recommended "not to eat" e- cigarettes. Shortly after , the National Consumer Institute conducted a research also confirms that consumers and governments are not really assured with the use of this new product. However, manufacturers and sellers say that the e-cigarette has many advantages in terms of smoking cessation . In addition, some health experts , including Professor Dautzenberg , admitted that the electronic cigarette has some potential to help those addicted to nicotine to end their addiction.
Which funding can be vapoter ?
The price is one of the arguments advanced by the proponents of the electronic cigarette to attract maximum customers. Indeed , the National Consumer Institute finds that moving to this innovative product would save up to 1,000 euros per year, if it is a heavy smoker, that is to say somebody a smoking 15-20 cigarettes per day classics . If vapoteur chooses a rechargeable model e-cigarette, it should only cost between 6 and 10 euros for e-cigarette. Annual spending with electronic cigarette would average between 1150 and 2138 euros euros per year according to INC . With the traditional cigarette, a smoker would spend 2400 euros per year for a consumption of about a pack a day .
Is it a drug ?
The cigarette was invented to replace the cigarette tobacco that kills millions of people each year worldwide . However, no formal proof has to ensure its effectiveness as such . Whereas this new generation cigarette could actually help all smokers quit , the European directive was previously assigned to the e-cigarette drug status to limit its spread . Indeed, if the product is registered in the list of drug products , the sale would be permitted only in pharmacy which is likely to hamper the development of a consumer product booming. Finally, the European Parliament voted against the project in Strasbourg on 8 October. Electronic cigarettes are not considered a drug leaving the counter. Its current status is for the time that a product derived from tobacco and it will remain so for the next eight years , unless there is a possible rebound before this deadline. However Tobacco EU directive prohibits certain flavors such as menthol and flavors that are too attractive to young consumers.