French lawmakers have proposed a tax on vapes and oils costing 0.15 euros per milliliter. The tax proposal is expected to generate about 150 million to 200 million euros per year in state revenue. The vape industry fears this could cause vape customers to return to traditional tobacco and lead to a black market.
France proposes tax on e-liquid in 2025
According to Viral Mag, on October 23, during the discussion on the 2025 budget in France, an amendment by parliamentarians to impose a tax of 0.15 euros per milliliter on vape oil has caused strong dissatisfaction among those in the vape industry. They worry that a large number of vape users will return to traditional tobacco.
The amendment was proposed by lawmakers from the French Liot and EPR parties. They have proposed a tax of 15 euro cents per milliliter on vape vaping from March 2025. It is estimated that the tax policy is expected to generate about 150 million to 200 million euros per year for China.
Industry fears spark the return of traditional cigarettes
However, the move has drawn the ire of the vape industry. Vape industry association Fivape said the tax could lead to a 40 percent increase in the price of vapes. According to Jean Moiroud, president of the association, from this perspective. This high price may force many vape users to return to traditional tobacco. Fivape noted that similar tax policies in Italy have led 20 percent of vape users to opt for traditional tobacco again. Potentially wasting years of effort to help smokers quit.
The vape industry pointed out that the tax would be a new blow. The industry faces strict laws and regulations, including advertising bans, restrictions on places of consumption, and high standards of product specifications. These pressures have led many stores to close.
The tax proposal ultimately needs to be considered by Congress, where it is expected to be hotly debated. For now, many lawmakers are opposed. They believe it will harm proven public health tools and fear it will lead to an unregulated black market for vapes.
According to reports, in the coming weeks. People in the vape industry may take the initiative to lobby parliament in the hope of repealing the tax proposal.
