
New Caledonia
LegalOnline 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