"From June 15th, 2026, there will be a relaxation of the rules around donating after illness. People who have had certain illnesses need to wait for a defined period of time before they can donate again, and some of these exclusion periods are being cut."
"The 'Brit ban' remains - anyone who spent more than a cumulative period of 12 months in the UK between 1980 and 1996 cannot donate blood in France. This covers both Brits over the age of 30, or other nationalities who spent time in the UK during that period."
"Donors in France need to be between the ages of 18 and 70, in good health and weigh at least 50kg. Men can donate up to six times a year, women up to four times a year."
The French health authority has announced changes to blood donation criteria, effective June 2026. The ban on gay men donating blood has been lifted, and restrictions for donors with certain illnesses will be eased. However, individuals who spent over 12 months in the UK between 1980 and 1996 remain ineligible to donate due to concerns over BSE. General eligibility requires donors to be aged 18-70, in good health, and weigh at least 50kg, with specific waiting periods for various health conditions.
Read at The Local France
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