Last updated: October 1, 2020
Penalties
Manufacturer
Violations of packaging and labeling provisions are punishable by imprisonment for a period of six months to one year and a fine of DZD 500,000 to DZD 1,000,000.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it specifies a range of penalties. To fully align, the law should designate an enforcement agency.
Importer
Violations of packaging and labeling provisions are punishable by imprisonment for a period of six months to one year and a fine of DZD 500,000 to DZD 1,000,000.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it specifies a range of penalties. To fully align, the law should designate an enforcement agency.
Wholesaler
Violations of packaging and labeling provisions are punishable by imprisonment for a period of six months to one year and a fine of DZD 500,000 to DZD 1,000,000.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it specifies a range of penalties. To fully align, the law should designate an enforcement agency.
Retailer
Violations of packaging and labeling provisions are punishable by imprisonment for a period of six months to one year and a fine of DZD 500,000 to DZD 1,000,000.
The law aligns with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines in that it specifies a range of penalties. To fully align, the law should designate an enforcement agency.