Last updated: March 6, 2023
Penalties
Manufacturer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Violations of packaging and labeling provisions are subject to imprisonment of one month to one year or a fine of five hundred thousand (500,000) to ten million (10,000,000) FCFA, or both. Fines and punishment may be doubled for repeat violations.
Courts may also order temporary closure of the establishment, license revocation, and seizure and destruction of products whose packaging and labeling are not in compliance.
The penalty provisions align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that they provide for a range of penalties and increased sanctions for repeat offenses.
Importer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Violations of packaging and labeling provisions are subject to imprisonment of one month to one year or a fine of five hundred thousand (500,000) to ten million (10,000,000) FCFA, or both. Fines and punishment may be doubled for repeat violations.
Courts may also order temporary closure of the establishment, license revocation, and seizure and destruction of products whose packaging and labeling are not in compliance.
The penalty provisions align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that they provide for a range of penalties and increased sanctions for repeat offenses.
Wholesaler
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Violations of packaging and labeling provisions are subject to imprisonment of one month to one year or a fine of five hundred thousand (500,000) to ten million (10,000,000) FCFA, or both. Fines and punishment may be doubled for repeat violations.
Courts may also order temporary closure of the establishment, license revocation, and seizure and destruction of products whose packaging and labeling are not in compliance.
The penalty provisions align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that they provide for a range of penalties and increased sanctions for repeat offenses.
Retailer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
Violations of packaging and labeling provisions are subject to imprisonment of one month to one year or a fine of five hundred thousand (500,000) to ten million (10,000,000) FCFA, or both. Fines and punishment may be doubled for repeat violations.
Courts may also order temporary closure of the establishment, license revocation, and seizure and destruction of products whose packaging and labeling are not in compliance.
The penalty provisions align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that they provide for a range of penalties and increased sanctions for repeat offenses.
