NC

New Caledonia

Legal
🌐
Online Sales
Allowed
🏪
Offline Sales
Allowed
🎂
Legal Age
18+
🚫
Ban Scope
None

Allowed Product Types

Pod SystemDisposableRefillable

Purchase Channels

Tobacco ShopSpecialty StoreOnlineVending Machine

Required Certifications

EU TPDCE Certification

Complete Policy Details

Latest Developments

Starting from June 2024, the import quantity of disposable electronic cigarettes will be restricted Implement the full component disclosure system in September 2024

Policy Trends

By 2025, it is planned to completely ban disposable electronic cigarettes

Taxation

Value added tax: Normal tax rate of 10% Special consumption tax: 0.1 euros/mL for nicotine containing products Environmental surtax: 0.05 euros/piece for disposable equipment

Sales Channel Restrictions

Channel control: Only available for sale in licensed tobacco stores and licensed electronic cigarette specialty stores Special permission is required for vending machine sales (adult only) Online sales require triple identity verification (ID card+mobile phone verification+bank authentication) Regional restrictions: Full ban on sales within 300 meters around educational institutions Any form of display is prohibited within the scope of medical institutions

Age Restrictions

18+

Product Specifications

Nicotine concentration strictly follows the EU TPD standard (≤ 20mg/mL) The maximum capacity of smoke bombs is 2mL, and the capacity of oil filled smoke bottles should not exceed 10mL Completely ban high-risk additives such as diacetyl and acetoin Mandatory use of food grade e-liquid raw materials (propylene glycol/glycerol purity ≥ 99.7%)

Hardware Requirements

CE certification+local security certification (issued by CRESAP organization) is required The battery system must meet the IEC 62133-2 safety standard Leak proof design requires 24-hour inverted testing

Advertising Restrictions

Prohibited behavior: Ban on all media advertising (including social media, film and television implantation) Prohibit any form of discount promotion (including member points) Prohibition of disguised promotion through sports and cultural activities Permitted range: Professional trade exhibition (requires prior registration with the health department) Technical display in non-public areas of physical stores

Policy Documents

Amendment No. 2023-12 to the Public Health Law (promulgated in November 2023) Local Government Decree No. 45 of 2024 (effective from March 2024)

Competent Authorities

The Ministry of Health and Social Affairs leads policy formulation The Ministry of Economy, Industry and Digital Affairs is responsible for market supervision Customs and Border Protection enforces import controls

Policy Details

Starting from June 2024, the import quantity of disposable electronic cigarettes will be restricted Implement the full component disclosure system in September 2024 By 2025, it is planned to completely ban disposable electronic cigarettes
Last Updated: 2026-10