Tobacco and nicotine age limits in France (2026)
Last reviewed: 9 October 2026
In short: Tobacco and vaping products may not be sold to under-18s. Smoking is banned in places for collective use and in collective transport.
| Rule | What applies |
|---|---|
| Minimum age to buy tobaccoTobacco and nicotine products | 18 years [1] |
| Minimum age to buy e-cigarettesTobacco and nicotine products | 18 years [2] |
| Nicotine pouchesTobacco and nicotine products | ⚠ Not yet verified |
| Smoking ban in indoor public placesTobacco and nicotine products | Yes [3] |
| Smoking ban on public transportTobacco and nicotine products | Yes [3] |
Notes
- Article L3512-13 bans oral products made wholly or partly of tobacco in portion sachets. The sources read do not name tobacco-free nicotine pouches.
- The legal wording is 'places for collective use'. Designated smoking areas are allowed where the article permits them. Decree 2025-582 added some outdoor smoke-free spaces.
- Smoking is allowed only in places expressly reserved for smokers where the law provides for them.
Sources
- Légifrance: Article L3512-12 - Code de la santé publique (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Légifrance: Chapitre III : Produits du vapotage (Articles L3513-1 à L3513-19) - Code de la santé publique (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
- Légifrance: Article L3512-8 - Code de la santé publique (consulted 9 October 2026) · all sources
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