I was amazed when I saw a friend of mine smoking in a pub in London. It’s not legal I thought. Now I understand why he was smoking! He bought an electronic cigarette.

In the United Kingdom it’s legal to smoke electronic cigarettes where usually normal cigarettes are not allowed. I’m talking about pubs, restaurants, stations, trains and so on.

But let’s see the pros and cons of electronic cigarette:

Pros

• Cheaper than cigarettes

• You can smoke it almost anywhere

• There is no combustion of tobacco

• No flame or smoke

• Some experts say it’s not as unhealthy as normal cigarettes

Cons

• Battery can finish while you are smoking without warning

• Some experts say that you smoke more as a cartridge lasts longer than a normal cigarette

• Made in China – Some brands are not that good

• Some brands could sell dangerous version – toxic or not really controlled

• Flavour is similar but not identical to cigarettes

Who should buy an electronic cigarette

I think that the electronic cigarette is something interesting to try. I use it myself now, and I have many friends that use it. But I have some friends and people that I know that don’t like the feel of the electronic cigarette – they think that it’s not the same thing.

How to chose the right brand

You can find electronic cigarettes online and in bricks and mortar shops. Prices vary a lot, and so does quality. Be careful to avoid electronic cigarettes that contain diethylene glycol – as the American FDA warns it can be toxic.

A UK based shop that sells electronic cigarettes also online is e-cigy.com. There products are registered and certified from the European Authorities like the ROHS, UKAS, GMP and SGS.

When you buy electronic cigarettes always check if they are certified buy those authorities.

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