The Smart Vape, an innovative electronic cigarette with a touch screen, is attracting increasing attention, especially among young people. Although its marketing is banned in France, it is gaining popularity on social networks, which could encourage its acquisition by minors.
An electronic cigarette with multiple functions
The Smart Vape stands out for its integrated screen, offering features similar to those of a smartphone. It would not only allow vaping, but also browsing the Internet, accessing social networks and playing games. This versatility makes it particularly attractive to the younger generations, who are already highly connected.
Health and regulatory concerns
Health professionals are expressing concerns about the appeal of the Smart Vape to young people. According to addiction specialist Bernard Basset, “the target audience is clearly young people, particularly because of the packaging, but also because they are naturally bent over their screens.” In addition, some applications supposedly available on the device, such as WhatsApp or Facebook, do not actually work, suggesting a marketing strategy aimed at attracting minors.
An expensive product that does not comply with European standards
The Smart Vape is a disposable electronic cigarette, with a battery life limited to one or two days, and a cost of up to 40 euros. This combination of a short lifespan and a high price can lead to significant expenses for young users. In addition, it contains 50 milligrams of nicotine, exceeding the European limit set at 20 milligrams, making its sale illegal in France and Europe. To obtain it, it is necessary to go through foreign sites, which complicates its traceability and control.
Conclusion
The Smart Vape, with its innovative features, represents an increased risk to the health of young people and poses challenges in terms of regulation and prevention of addictions. It is essential to increase vigilance and information among young people and their families regarding the potential dangers of this type of product.