Last updated: August 10, 2022
Penalties
Manufacturer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
The current law does not contain penalties for violations of packaging and labeling requirements. The law specifies that tobacco products will be pulled from circulation when the packaging does not comply with relevant legislation.
To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should designate an enforcement agency, and specify sanctions commensurate with the severity of the violation, including for repeat offenses. In addition, the law should specify that manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers bear legal responsibility for compliance.
Importer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
The current law does not contain penalties for violations of packaging and labeling requirements. The law specifies that tobacco products will be pulled from circulation when the packaging does not comply with relevant legislation.
To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should designate an enforcement agency, and specify sanctions commensurate with the severity of the violation, including for repeat offenses. In addition, the law should specify that manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers bear legal responsibility for compliance.
Wholesaler
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
The current law does not contain penalties for violations of packaging and labeling requirements. The law specifies that tobacco products will be pulled from circulation when the packaging does not comply with relevant legislation.
To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should designate an enforcement agency, and specify sanctions commensurate with the severity of the violation, including for repeat offenses. In addition, the law should specify that manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers bear legal responsibility for compliance.
Retailer
(e.g., seizure of the product, publication of the violation/violator)
The current law does not contain penalties for violations of packaging and labeling requirements. The law specifies that tobacco products will be pulled from circulation when the packaging does not comply with relevant legislation.
To align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should designate an enforcement agency, and specify sanctions commensurate with the severity of the violation, including for repeat offenses. In addition, the law should specify that manufacturers, importers, wholesalers, and retailers bear legal responsibility for compliance.
