The following are the main requirements in terms of packaging and labelling for exporting Spirits in conformity with the current French regulations. These elements are given for information purposes only, they are not necessarily exhaustive and are not a substitute for official texts. Information valid as of 06/06/2023.
Front label Size of bottle
70 cl / 700 ml (both units acceptable)
Alcohol volume (ABV)
Include the degrees of alcohol by volume followed by % vol
Category
Category of the product e.g. Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Origin
Country or region where the product was manufactured
Age
Age in years (if applicable e.g. whisky)
Batch number
If applicable
Back label Size of bottle
70 cl / 700 ml
About
Include a short description of the product (if not done in the front label or outer packaging)
Ingredients
Include all known allergenic substances. Including the list of ingredients is optional when ABV is more than 1.2%
Pregnancy logo
Pregnancy warning pictogram minimum size of 1.4 cm in diameter
Manufacturer
Include the address of the manufacturer (if not done in the front label)
Importer
Include the address of the importer (if not done in the front label)
Green Dot
Mandatory for the EU but not for France, as of now it is not forbidden to have both of the Triman logo and the Green Dot logo*
Triman logo & Infotri*
If the Triman logo and Infotri are not already displayed in the outer packaging, Triman logo is mandatory on the back label