France

BAT France criticizes French government for ignoring court ruling on nicotine pouch ban, calling for responsible regulation instead.

BAT sponsored illegal tobacco advertisement on a church near Paris Saint-Lazare station, sparking controversy. The ad has been removed.

At the 2025 NGP Global Compliance Development New Year Symposium, 2Firsts CEO Zhao Tong revealed the top ten news stories in the global new tobacco industry for 2024.

France considers banning various nicotine products following e-cigarette ban, citing concerns over potential gateway to smoking. (19 words)

BAT France confirms new tobacco products like nicotine pouches can effectively help French smokers as stricter regulations are called for.

The French Senate has approved tobacco tax reforms, with cigarette prices set to rise to €12.7 in 2025 and €13 in 2027. Additionally, new tobacco products such as nicotine pouches may face increased taxation.

Daily smoking in France has fallen to a 15-year low of 23%, while 6% of the population now vape daily.

The French Ministry of Health's website, Santé.fr, stirred controversy by promoting e-cigarettes as a smoking cessation tool with minimal harm.