France proposes tax on e-liquid in latest budget plan: 30 to 50 euro cents per 10 ml bottle

Oct.15

France to introduce tax on e-cigarette liquid in new budget proposal, with rates ranging from 30 to 50 euro cents per 10ml.

Key points：

Tax Scope and Standard: In the latest budget proposal, the French government has proposed to levy taxes on bottled e-liquid, with a tax ranging from 30 to 50 euro cents per 10 milliliters of product.
Tax rates content: products with nicotine levels below 15 milligrams are taxed at 30 cents, while those with levels above 15 milligrams are taxed at 50 cents.
The context for this implementation: French Prime Minister Sebastien Le Cornu stated that the proposal will undergo political negotiations and parliamentary review, with the final version possibly being adjusted.
Expected Effective Date: If the proposal is passed, the tax measures are expected to be officially implemented in the second half of 2026.

According to a report by 20minutes, the French government has proposed in its budget plan to levy a tax of 30 to 50 Euro cents on every 10 milliliters of bottled e-liquid products.

Specifically, e-liquid with a nicotine content below 15mg will be subject to a tax of 30 cents, while those with a nicotine content exceeding 15mg will face a tax of 50 cents. Currently, bottled e-liquid in France is typically sold in stores in 10ml volumes, with prices typically ranging from 5 to 7 euros.

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has acknowledged that this proposal will undergo extensive political negotiations and be discussed and debated in the French parliament. If approved, it is expected that the tax plan will be officially implemented in the second half of 2026.

In addition, the European Commission previously announced in July that it was proposing a higher tax of €1.20 to €3.60 on 10 milliliters of e-liquid by 2028.

In addition, the government also plans to increase the small tax on heated tobacco products.

Photo credit: 20minutes

References:

[1] Nouvelle taxe sur les e-liquides des cigarettes électroniques

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[1] British American Tobacco France: A complete ban on tobacco-free nicotine pouches could drive the expansion of the black market

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