The “Puff” is a disposable electronic mini-cigarette with sweet tastes that is a hit among young people. Prohibited to minors in France, the Ministry of Health recalls the health dangers for a young population. What is the “Puff” vape? Is she dangerous? Does it contain nicotine? What is the price ? We explain to you.
[Mis à jour le 18 mars 2022 à 16h03] The “puff” is a mini disposable electronic cigarette diffusing sweet aromas like candy. This product appeared in 2019 at United States. He was created by two Californians, Patrick Beltran and Nick Minas, co-CEO of Puff Bar. “The public authorities have been alerted to the distribution to a young audienceincluding teenagers, of “puff” products with colorful packaging and fruity or sweet aromas, made particularly attractive for this population” declares the Ministry of Health in a communicated published on March 17. “In 2017 in metropolitan France 32.8% of 18‑75 year olds say they have tried electronic cigarettes, 3.8% vape2.7% daily“according to the results of the France Public Health Barometer 2017. On the social network tiktokvideos advertise these products and detail the different flavors available. “The sale to minors, of these products [les Puff]like any vaping product, is prohibited“Reminds the Ministry of Health. What is a “Puff”? What does this cigarette taste like? What are the dangers? Is there nicotine?
Definition: what is a “Puff” cigarette?
The “puff” is a mini electronic cigarette pre-filled and pre-charged, disposable, diffusing sweet aromas like candy (strawberry, pineapple, grape flavors etc.). We call “puff” a puff, a sudden emission of air (in English). The term comes from the vaporization of an electronic cigaretteas it looks “puff” for a puff emitted by a classic cigarette. The trend was launched in the United States in 2019 and the phenomenon appeared in France, in particular via the social network Tiktok.
What does the “Puff” cigarette taste like?
different sweet flavors are offered for cigarettes”puff“: red fruits, mango, strawberries, grapes, pineapple, marshmallow etc…
Is the “Puff” cigarette dangerous?
“Nicotine, which most “puff” devices contain, is a highly addictive substance. Young people are particularly vulnerabledue to the effects of nicotine on their brain development“alerts the Ministry of Health.This is absolutely dramatic, that’s all you shouldn’t do. While vaping is a great risk reduction device, here we are dealing with the very opposite of the spirit of vaping, it is a introduction to tobacco use“deplores Amine Benyamina, head of the psychiatry and addictology department of the Paul-Brousse hospital in Villejuif, on BFM TV on February 10, 2022.”The main danger is nicotine addiction. that it will trigger since these devices will deliver, in most cases, a significant dose of nicotine“, already alerts Loïc Josserand, president of the Alliance against tobacco, on France 2, January 18. These devices would also be the subject of a reporting to the General Directorate of Health (DGS) by the Fivape, vape professionals.
Is there nicotine in the “Puff”?
Puffs may contain up to 2% nicotine. “The main danger is the addiction to nicotine that it will trigger since these devices will deliver, in the majority of cases, a significant dose of nicotine“, warns Loïc Josserand, president of the Alliance Against Tobacco. “If this product is taken for several months, there is a 100% chance of becoming addicted to nicotine. It’s very clear“confirms Amine Benyamina, head of the psychiatry and addictology department.
What is the price of a Puff?
Electronic vapers”puff” are sold between 8 and 12 euros. These disposable cigarettes are available at tobacconists but also in some supermarkets and on the Internet.