The following are prohibited in France, except for export abroad: the manufacture, possession and circulation for the purpose of sale, the offering for sale, the sale and offer free of charge:
1° Wine-based aperitif beverages containing more than 18 degrees of alcohol;
2° Aniseed-flavoured spirits containing more than 45 degrees of alcohol;
3° Bitters, tar, gentian and similar products with a sugar content of less than 200 grams per litre and an alcohol content of more than 30 degrees.