Just check out http://www.ssi.gouv.fr/en/regulation/cryptology/ http://www.ssi.gouv.fr/en/regulation/cryptology/ "... However supplying, importing and exporti

Just check out http://www.ssi.gouv.fr/en/regulation/cryptology/ http://www.ssi.gouv.fr/en/regulation/cryptology/ "... However supplying, importing and exporting cryptology means in and from France are regulated activities. These operations are either subject to a declaration or an authorisation process. ANSSI records declarations and investigates requests for the authorisation of cryptology equipment and services in accordance with French and European Community legislation. "