The 2014 Tobacco Directive set European-wide regulations for cigarette legislation. However, certain member states have not been respecting the law’s specific articles. This is the case for Article 13, concerning the “promotional names” of various brands, and article that may soon be applied in force. The article targets tobacco brands that use suggestive names for […]En savoir plus
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Anti-smoking regulations have skyrocketed throughout Europe and France in the last few years. And while tobacco sales may be down, the black market continues to grow, representing a major loss of revenue for a country that continues to push political leaders to adopt new regulations … and it must be said that those most responsible […]En savoir plus
After 10 years, justice is served. In October 2009, French customs seized a vehicle carrying 6 tons of contraband cigarettes. That is to say 30 000 cartons. The mountain of “Regal King Size” cigarettes was hidden behind boxes of dog food. The tobacco shipment was captured in the Roscoff harbour, in the Finistère region, and destined for […]En savoir plus
On March 25, the French prime minister made a striking statement: 1.6 million French people quit smoking in 2024, according to a study carried out by « Baromètre Santé ». The government is celebrating this news and is highlighting the positive impacts of various measures implemented to fight tobacco addiction. But what is really behind the numbers? […]En savoir plus
France’s national printing works has developed a new label for tobacco products with the goal of fighting the black market and increasing the traceability of contraband. Tobacco products sold in France are to be labeled with an exclusive identifier and code attributed by the “Imprimerie Nationale,” France’s national printing works. The organization, now called IN […]En savoir plus
On February 25, the president of France’s Confederation of Tobacconists, Philippe Coy, discussed his views on the future of tobacconists in France. The industry has suffered a series of setbacks due to anti-tobacco regulations, but Philippe Coy wants to demonstrate his confidence in the industry. In the last few years, the increase in the price […]En savoir plus
Another piece of excellent news for vaping enthusiasts: tobacco sales in France have seen a net reduction. In 2018, sales fell by almost 10 % according to official figures. This encouraging news seems to confirm that anti-smoking policies are effective, although some are vocal in their disbelief of this fact. Provider Logista France has just released full figures […]En savoir plus
An investigation commissioned by the audit firm KPMG has just revealed some troubling news about tobacco sales in France. 55.1% of all cigarettes purchased in Marseille came from the black market. However, Marseille is dethroned by other large cities, like Versailles, where 58.8% of all cigarettes come from the black market. The gold medal, however, […]En savoir plus
French tobacconists are jostling for position on the cannabis market
Philippe Coy, president of the Confederation of Tobacconists, made an astounding statement to the Le Parisien newspaper on Saturday, July 21. Coy announced that tobacconists have agreed to sell cannabis in their stores. On June 18, he made a similar declaration and related offer to Agnès Buzyn, the French Minister of Health. The economic situation […]En savoir plus
For a week now, a rumour has been going around the halls of big tobacco companies. There may be a new tax that cut into their sales figures in France. This time, cigarette butts, also known as dog ends, are the target. After the hike in cigarette packet prices, this will be a heavy blow to […]En savoir plus
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