Since 1st January 2025, several significant reforms are now in effect in France, impacting children’s health, caregiving policies, housing standards, and environmental protections. Here’s a closer look at what’s changing and what’s new.
The new year is bringing a host of regulations to France aiming to improve public health, enhance social support, and promote sustainability.
HEALTH
First up are alterations to the Carnets de Santé, the booklet used to monitor and track children’s health, growth, vaccinations, well-being and the like. In 2025, it is being redesigned to offer more comprehensive guidance for families. The updated record will include prevention advice on screen use, a detailed follow-up of the 20 mandatory health examinations to detect neurodevelopment disorders early, and strategies to support adolescent mental health. These additions reflect a growing emphasis on preventive care in the French system.
Also on the health front, informal caregivers, who provide critical support to those facing serious illness, will benefit from enhanced provisions under the Daily Allowance for Informal Caregivers (AJPA). The updated policy allows caregivers to receive compensation for up to 66 days per person they assist, with a lifetime maximum of 264 days.
ENVIRONMENT
In an effort to reduce plastic waste and limit exposure to harmful substances, childcare facilities, schools, and medical establishments in towns with more than 2,000 residents will no longer be allowed to use plastic food containers for cooking, reheating, or serving meals. This ban represents a step in France’s ongoing push for more sustainable and environmentally friendly ways to package food items and reduce plastic use overall in society.
HOUSING
The calculation of Personal Housing Assistance (APL) will be updated with revised resource parameters, ensuring the financial aid aligns more closely with the economic realities of 2025. These adjustments are expected to impact thousands of households, making housing support more responsive to current needs.
Finally, in fire-prone areas, property owners will now have to inform potential buyers or tenants about their obligation to clear vegetation near forests. This requirement is intended to mitigate wildfire risks, a growing concern as climate change increases the frequency and severity of such disasters.
To find out more in-depth information on each of these new regulations, click here https://www.info.gouv.fr/actualite/ce-qui-change-en-janvier-2025
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