Electronic cigarettes, which replace normal cigarettes, eliminate many harmful effects caused by traditional cigarettes. In addition to eliminating the addiction caused by smoking, the preference for electronic cigarettes is increasing in terms of overcoming this addiction. The preference for this product leads to more discussion about e-cigarettes. In our country, where tobacco bans are effectively enforced, the use of electronic cigarettes in homes, offices, cafes, vehicles, or other indoor areas is a matter of curiosity.
The most important feature of electronic cigarettes is that their smoke is harmless and odorless compared to traditional cigarette smoke. It can also be said that the smoke of e-cigarettes generally resembles hookah smoke. Although hookah smoke contains a small amount of tobacco as well as tobacco flavor, the smoke of electronic cigarettes consists entirely of vapor.
Smoking regular cigarettes in enclosed spaces causes both a bad smell and the coating of harmful smoke. The harmless and odorless smoke produced by the heating of the liquid inside the electronic cigarette prevents problems like those experienced with traditional cigarettes in enclosed spaces.
Can Electronic Cigarettes Be Used Indoors?
There are no very clear laws regarding the use of electronic cigarettes in our country. However, we can say that their use is prohibited in some enclosed spaces and permitted in others. Generally, the reason for banning e-cigarettes is the perception that they encourage normal smoking. However, it is not possible to say that the use of electronic cigarettes in enclosed spaces is harmful to the environment and people.
For smokers, not being able to smoke, especially in enclosed spaces, causes psychological problems. This difficulty experienced by cigarette addicts frequently brings up the use of electronic cigarettes in enclosed spaces, cafes, restaurants, or other places. Electronic cigarettes do not contain the harmful nicotine substance found in traditional cigarettes.
Electronic cigarettes are a very good solution, especially for those who want to get rid of cigarette addiction. However, issues regarding whether they can be used indoors cause cigarette addicts to hesitate when transitioning to e-cigarettes. Electronic cigarettes are currently allowed in many hotels, restaurants, and cafes. However, their use is prohibited in all enclosed areas of public institutions and organizations.
Electronic Cigarette Bans Vary From Country to Country
Electronic cigarette brands and models are increasingly preferred worldwide. As it is a new technology, there is still no legal regulation in some countries. In some countries, their use is permitted, while in others, it is partially or completely prohibited. If you are going to use electronic cigarettes abroad, we advise you to pay attention to the legal regulations of the country you are visiting.
In some states in America, it is forbidden to sell to minors under 16. However, with the new law enacted in 2016, selling without FDA approval has been banned. In China, its use and sale are legal. In Hong Kong, only nicotine-containing e-cigarettes are classified as toxic products and are consequently banned. In Japan, its use and sale are legal, but the sale of nicotine-containing e-liquids is prohibited.
In Germany, France, and Italy, their use and sale are permitted. E-liquids are regulated in all three of these countries. In Belgium and Denmark, the use and sale of non-nicotine products are legal, but those containing nicotine must be licensed. In the Netherlands, there are no restrictions on the use and sale of e-cigarettes. In the UK, advertising, sale, and use are permitted, but there are restrictions on advertising.
