In the canton of Zurich, young people under the age of 16 are not allowed to buy e-cigarettes. Three cantonal councils demand this in a motion. The Valais serves as a model: there the minimum age for the purchase was raised. In Valais you have to be 18 to buy e-cigarettes. In June, the canton was the first canton of Switzerland to respond to a legal loophole. E-cigarettes, i.e. electronic cigarettes, have been legal in Switzerland since the end of April. However, the sale to minors depends on the willingness of the individual sellers. Now the canton of Zurich will follow the example of Valais. E-cigarettes should be treated like all other nicotine products in all respects, such as cigarettes... [Read more]