Many argue that vaping has become a gateway to smoking and that developed countries are late in banning these devices. The long-term impact of e-cigarettes is still unknown, but studies have shown serious lung injuries and adverse health effects associated with their use. E-Cigarettes Banned in Australia: Australian Government Follows India To Ban Vaping Due to Increased Usage Among Teenagers.
In recent precedential decision Federal Circuit shot down arguments from appellants Phillip Morris Products S.A., Phillip Morris USA, Inc. and Altria Client Services that challenged ban on imported electronic cigarettes handed down from International Trade Commission ITC.