As stated in article 511-25-1 of the French Criminal Code , reproduced below:
“Is punishable by two years’ imprisonment and a fine of 30,000 euros:
1° Importing or exporting gametes or germ tissue without having obtained the authorisation provided for in Article L. 2141-11-1 of the Public Health Code;
2° Importing or exporting gametes or germ tissue for purposes other than those set out in the authorisation referred to in article L. 2141-11-1 of the Public Health Code.”