In a significant move for the vaping industry, French deputies in the National Assembly have voted to reject a proposed tax on vaping products and electronic cigarettes. During the night of November 19-20, lawmakers adopted an amendment, submitted by the France Insoumise (LFI) party, to completely remove Article 23 from the 2026 budget bill. This article had initially outlined a tax of €0.30 per 10ml bottle for low-nicotine liquids and €0.50 for others.
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The French government is facing significant backlash from vapers, medical professionals, and business owners over proposed new regulations that would align e-cigarettes more closely with traditional tobacco. Article 23 of the draft finance bill for 2026 includes a new excise tax on e-liquids, a total ban on online vape sales, and stricter administrative oversight for vape shops, placing them under the authority of customs, similar to tobacconists.
Read moreA wave of protest is sweeping across France as the vaping community, from individual users to independent shop owners and manufacturers, mobilizes against a proposed new law that they warn could decimate the industry and deal a severe blow to public health. At the heart of the conflict is Article 23 of the 2026 draft Finance Bill, a set of measures that seeks to impose a new tax on e-liquids, ban online sales, and align vape shops with the stringent regulations governing tobacco outlets. In response, a national day of action saw hundreds of professionals and supporters demonstrating in cities like Strasbourg and Orléans, while an online petition titled “Vaping is not smoking” gathered nearly 100,000 signatures in a record-breaking three days. This unprecedented mobilization highlights a deep-seated fear that the French government is on the verge of making a critical mistake: treating a vital smoking cessation tool as if it were the same as a deadly combustible cigarette.
Read moreThe Finance Committee of the French National Assembly has voted against the government’s proposal to introduce a new tax on vaping products, a measure included in the draft 2026 budget. The decision, made on Wednesday, October 22nd, came after a debate where several deputies emphasized the role of e-cigarettes as a less harmful alternative to combustible tobacco for many users. This vote, however, must be confirmed during the full assembly’s examination of the budget bill.
Read moreThe French government has proposed a new tax on vaping products (e-liquids) as part of its 2026 budget draft, a move that would make vaping more expensive for consumers. The proposed tax, presented by Minister Sébastien Lecornu, would be applied to the commonly sold 10-milliliter e-liquid bottles, which typically retail for between €5 and €7.
Read moreFrance is set to ban nicotine pouches, referred to in a new decree as “oral use products containing nicotine,” in a significant move to combat the rising popularity of these products, especially among young people. The decree, published on September 6th, will prohibit the production, sale, transport, import, export, and consumption of these products in France, with the ban taking full effect six months after publication, on March 1, 2026.
Read moreFrench Polynesia’s Assembly has taken a decisive step towards a complete ban on electronic cigarettes, surpassing the government’s initial regulatory plans. Following an amendment introduced by Senator Lana Tetuanui during the review of an anti-tobacco bill, a new article was added to prohibit the importation and sale of all vaping devices, including “puffs” and e-cigarettes.
Read moreSix months after France implemented a ban on disposable e-cigarettes, these popular “puffs” remain widely accessible through non-compliant grocery stores, vape shops, and a thriving online black market. Despite the law, which took effect on February 25th, many retailers continue to sell the banned products, often openly, while new devices designed to circumvent the regulation are already taking their place.
Read moreA new wave of outdoor smoking and vaping bans sweeping across popular European destinations like France and Spain is igniting a storm of indignation, not just from smokers but also from non-smokers who view the measures as an overreach of state power. While governments cite public health and environmental protection as their primary motives, many citizens see the new rules as an “infantilization” of the public and an attack on personal freedom and social culture.
Read moreAs of July 1, 2025, lighting up a traditional cigarette on most public beaches in France is now prohibited. This new measure, announced by Health Minister Catherine Vautrin as part of a broader anti-smoking plan for public spaces, has left many vacationers and residents wondering about the rules for electronic cigarettes. While smoking is now banned, what is the law regarding vaping on the sand?
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