Understanding the role of the industry in France

Vaping operates within a structured professional framework, governed by European and national regulations.
Beyond legal rules, the sector also relies on professional stakeholders whose role is to represent the industry, support regulatory developments, and promote responsible practices.

This page aims to present the role of FIVAPE, to better understand the framework in which vaping professionals operate in France.

FIVAPE is the French professional federation that represents vaping stakeholders to institutions, without replacing public authorities.

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What is FIVAPE?

FIVAPE is the French professional vaping federation.
It brings together industry players such as manufacturers, distributors, and specialized professionals.

Its main role is to represent the industry to institutions, participate in discussions related to regulation, and contribute to the structuring of the sector.

FIVAPE is neither a public authority nor a control body.
It acts as a professional interlocutor within the vaping ecosystem.

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Why does a professional federation exist?

As in many regulated sectors, a professional industry allows for:

• representing industry stakeholders to public authorities,

• monitoring and analyzing regulatory developments,

• participating in discussions related to standards and legal obligations,

• promoting responsible professional practices,

• contributing to better information on products and their usage context.

It constitutes an industry benchmark, without replacing the law or competent authorities.

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FIVAPE and regulation

Vaping regulation is defined by official texts, notably the European TPD directive and national laws.

In this context, FIVAPE:

• monitors the evolution of regulatory frameworks,

• relays regulatory information to its members,

• participates in institutional exchanges related to the industry.

It is important to remember that:

• product conformity depends exclusively on compliance with current laws,

• membership in a professional organization does not replace legal obligations.

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What the existence of a structured industry means

The existence of a professional industry contributes to:

• better clarity in the sector,

• structuring of practices,

• clearer circulation of regulatory information,

• dialogue between professionals and institutions.

For users, this helps to better understand that vaping operates within an organized and regulated framework, and not outside any rules.

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Vapings' position

Vapings is committed to transparency and understanding of the professional framework of vaping.

Presenting the existence of FIVAPE is neither a recommendation, an endorsement, nor a commercial argument.
It is an informational element to position Vapings within the global ecosystem of the sector.

Our approach remains based on:

• clarity of information,

• respect for the regulatory framework,

• responsible and measured communication.

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What this page is not

It is important to specify that this page:

• does not constitute a promotional discourse,

• does not replace official regulatory texts,

• makes no promises,

• does not replace a public authority.

Its sole purpose is to explain the professional framework in which vaping operates in France.

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To go further

To better understand the overall framework of vaping, you can also consult:

• Compliance & Safety – TPD regulation

• Information Transparency

• Our Approach

• Understanding Vaping Well

These pages are accessible in the section Our Commitments.

 

This approach is part of Vapings' philosophy and commitments, based on clarity, transparency, and respect for the user.

→ Discover our approach
→ Consult our commitments

 

What's next?

Once you understand the role of the professional sector, you can:

• put these benchmarks into perspective with the regulatory framework of vaping,

• deepen your understanding of the commitments and responsibilities of industry stakeholders,

• better locate the information on the Vapings website,

• or simply continue to inform yourself before making any decisions.

At Vapings, understanding the professional ecosystem allows you to approach vaping with greater clarity and perspective.