While vaping is going through a period of uncertainty with the proposed Article 23 of the 2026 Finance Bill threatening online sales of vaping products and physical stores (have you signed the petition "Vaping is not smoking. A letter to our elected officials." which already has more than 160,000 signatures?) a piece of good news has come to restore hope to the entire vaping community on the eve of No-Tobacco Month.
On October 23, 2025, the Société Francophone de Tabacologie (SFT) published a major study that could well change the way people look at the e-cigarette.
And this time, it is the experts themselves who say it: vaping genuinely helps quit smoking.
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A French study in favor of the e-cigarette
Published in the scientific journal Archives of Public Health, the study entitled "Electronic cigarette for smoking cessation: a fast-track Delphi consensus of French-speaking experts" brought together dozens of French-speaking tobacco specialists around one common question:
"What place should the e-cigarette be given in smoking cessation?"
The principle is simple: researchers from the Société Francophone de Tabacologie submitted several statements to a panel of experts in order to obtain a clear and measured consensus. And the result is unequivocal:
-> out of 33 proposals, 26 received a majority agreement.
In plain terms, French-speaking healthcare professionals agree that the e-cigarette is effective in the smoking cessation process, while presenting a much lower risk than the traditional cigarette.
"According to current data, the e-cigarette is effective for smoking cessation"
The study does not settle for a vague finding: it highlights a genuine shift in tone within the scientific community.
"According to current data, the e-cigarette is effective for smoking cessation (abstinence of 6 months or more)", the obtained consensus highlights.
And that is not all:
"The e-cigarette very probably reduces risks compared to tobacco", the experts add, noting that it can also be used alongside conventional nicotine treatments.
In other words, vaping is no longer seen as a risky alternative, but rather as a recognized harm reduction tool and cessation support.
The SFT goes even further:
"Healthcare professionals must be trained in the technical and medical support of e-cigarette use."
A strong message, confirming that vaping must no longer be sidelined from the public health framework, but on the contrary fully integrated into the care of smokers.
A breath of fresh air for smokers seeking solutions
For the millions of French smokers who are still hesitant to take the plunge, this study arrives like a real breath of fresh air.
It scientifically validates what many users have been observing for years: yes, vaping can help break free from tobacco.
The message is simple: this is not a passing trend, nor a gadget.
It is a credible, measured and effective alternative, which must be used with support, the right equipment and appropriate dosage.
The SFT also emphasizes that it is essential to personalize the approach, as success depends on several factors: the nicotine concentration, the type of equipment, and the vaper's motivation.
A consensus in line with international studies
The SFT's conclusions are in line with several recent international studies, notably those conducted in the United Kingdom or New Zealand.
All point in the same direction: the e-cigarette increases the chances of successful smoking cessation, especially when accompanied by professional follow-up.
But the added value of this study is that it comes from a recognized French institution.
In these turbulent times, a consensus of French-speaking experts openly validates the place of vaping in the smoking cessation journey.
This is a strong signal, particularly on the eve of No-Tobacco Month.
When science supports that "Vaping is not smoking"
While some political projects seek to equate vaping with tobacco, the SFT's conclusions remind us that these two products are not in the same category.
"The e-cigarette very probably reduces risks compared to tobacco."
A simple sentence, but one full of meaning.
It sums everything up: vaping is not a gateway to tobacco, but rather a way out for smokers.
A beacon of hope for public health
By recognizing the e-cigarette as an effective cessation tool, the SFT sends a strong message to health institutions and political decision-makers: it is time to consider vaping as an ally, not a threat.
Because behind every vaper, there is often a former smoker, a victory over addiction, a step toward a healthier life.
And if vaping is not perfect, it remains by far a very effective solution for reducing the risks linked to tobacco.
The e-cigarette, a valuable aid in the fight against tobacco
The study by the Société Francophone de Tabacologie marks a major turning point: it finally acknowledges that vaping can help quit smoking.
As debates heat up over regulation, science provides a simple and clear answer: the e-cigarette saves smokers.
No-Tobacco Month is approaching, and this time, smokers have one more reason to believe in it.
Because today, French science confirms it: vaping means choosing the path of cessation and harm reduction.
