The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) has published a report emphasizing that vaping should only be considered as a temporary tool for quitting smoking. The agency reiterates that, although significantly less harmful than tobacco, e-cigarettes are not harmless, especially for non-smokers and young people.
After analyzing more than 3,000 studies, experts identified "possible" or "probable" cardiovascular and respiratory risks. Nicotine, as well as some nicotine-free liquids, can increase heart rate and blood pressure. The report also mentions a risk of COPD and potential effects on the fetus exposed in utero. No study has demonstrated a carcinogenic effect, but biological markers consistent with the early stages of carcinogenesis have been observed.
Vaping aerosols contain 106 substances of concern, originating from the e-liquids or the device itself. The French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health & Safety (ANSES) warns against homemade e-liquid mixtures, used by 15% of vapers, sometimes with unsuitable products such as essential oils.
Vaping is becoming a long-term habit: on average, 35 months of use, and 61% of users are dual users (dual users). Among teenagers, the appeal of fruity flavors encourages consumption in individuals with no history of smoking. The agency calls for strengthening the ban on sales to minors and for preventing any normalization of the product.
 Frank Verain
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04/02/2026 | 
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