CBD puffs banned: what the law of 24 February 2025 changes

Law no. 2025-175 regulates single-use vaping devices, commonly known as "puffs", whatever liquid they contain (source: Légifrance). The text targets the disposable format as such, for environmental and public-health reasons, and not any particular substance.

That distinction matters for CBD consumers: a disposable CBD puff falls under this law exactly as an ordinary disposable puff with nicotine or flavourings does. The legal criterion is the non-rechargeable nature of the device, not its contents.

The ban covers sale, not the mere possession of a device already bought before 25 February 2025.

Rechargeable vaping devices may still be sold in France, including for use with CBD e-liquids that comply with the regulations (source: Service-Public.gouv.fr). The market for vapeable CBD is therefore not abolished, it is shifting towards durable formats.

In practical terms, specialist shops must now offer rechargeable kits rather than single-use devices. For the consumer, that means a slightly higher initial outlay, offset by a lower running cost over time and by refilling with e-liquid rather than systematically buying a whole new device.

The other CBD formats (oils, flowers, infusions, cosmetics) are not affected by this law, which targets disposable vaping devices only.

[INTERNAL-LINK: legal THC threshold for CBD → /blog/seuil-thc-0-3-pourcent-france-origine-debats]

Selling disposable vaping devices now exposes the seller to a fine of up to €100,000, raised to €200,000 for a repeat offence (source: Légifrance, 2025). That amount targets the professionals who market disposable puffs, not the individuals who already own one.

This level of penalty, comparable to other serious commercial offences, reflects the legislator's intention to make the format disappear quickly from physical and online points of sale. On the ground, only rechargeable formats remain compliant once the text is in force, which makes the switch unavoidable for retailers.

Checks apply to physical shops as well as to online retail sites, whether French or foreign ones targeting the French market.

The disposable format raises specific problems independent of the liquid used: electronic waste, unrecycled lithium batteries, accessibility for minors through low prices. The law of 24 February 2025 responds to these environmental and health issues rather than to any targeted concern about CBD (source: Légifrance).

This distinction is important to grasp: it avoids conflating a "CBD ban" with a "ban on a type of device". The legal framework for CBD itself remains defined by other texts, notably the order on the THC threshold.

Can I still use my disposable CBD puff bought before February 2025?

The law bans sale, not possession. A device bought before 25 February 2025 can legally continue to be used until it runs out (source: Service-Public.gouv.fr).

Are rechargeable CBD puffs affected by the ban?

No. Only disposable, non-rechargeable devices are targeted by law no. 2025-175. Rechargeable kits remain freely on sale to adults (source: Légifrance).

Does this law change the THC level authorised in CBD?

No, this text concerns the format of the device only. The regulatory THC threshold in CBD products remains set by the order of 30 December 2021.

Who risks a fine for selling disposable puffs?

It is the sellers, whether professionals or platforms, who face a fine of up to €100,000 (€200,000 for a repeat offence), not consumers (source: Légifrance, 2025).