Energy Drinks → France

Legal since 2008; previously restricted

Details

France permits the import of standard caffeine-only energy drinks (Red Bull, Monster, Rockstar) without restriction. Energy drinks containing taurine or guarana over French-regulated thresholds, as well as those with added vitamins exceeding ANSES daily reference values, are restricted; commercial imports of these face DGCCRF review. Personal-use carriage of moderate quantities (24-can case or less) clears without comment.

Quantity limit

No restrictions

Legal reference

EU Food Safety Regulation

Practical advice

No special procedure is required for personal quantities of energy drinks arriving in France. Quantities above duty-free allowances must still be declared. Verify current limits with Direction générale des douanes et droits indirects (DGDDI — French Customs).

Customs authority

Direction générale des douanes et droits indirects (DGDDI — French Customs) · https://www.douane.gouv.fr