Last updated: August 21, 2023
Penalties
Manufacturer
Ministry of Health
Any party that violates packaging and labeling requirements is subject to a fine. The Act does not specifically state the level of those fines. Companies (legal entities) may be subject to criminal liability for violations of content regulations.
To more fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the penalty provisions should specify a range of fines and penalties commensurate with the severity of the violation and whether it is a repeat violation. In addition, the law should consider other penalties such as license suspension and/or revocation.
Importer
Ministry of Health
Any party that violates packaging and labeling requirements is subject to a fine. The Act does not specifically state the level of those fines. Companies (legal entities) may be subject to criminal liability for violations of content regulations.
To more fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the penalty provisions should specify a range of fines and penalties commensurate with the severity of the violation and whether it is a repeat violation. In addition, the law should consider other penalties such as license suspension and/or revocation.
Wholesaler
Ministry of Health
Any party that violates packaging and labeling requirements is subject to a fine. The Act does not specifically state the level of those fines. Companies (legal entities) may be subject to criminal liability for violations of content regulations.
To more fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the penalty provisions should specify a range of fines and penalties commensurate with the severity of the violation and whether it is a repeat violation. In addition, the law should consider other penalties such as license suspension and/or revocation.
Retailer
Ministry of Health
Any party that violates packaging and labeling requirements is subject to a fine. The Act does not specifically state the level of those fines. Companies (legal entities) may be subject to criminal liability for violations of content regulations.
To more fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the penalty provisions should specify a range of fines and penalties commensurate with the severity of the violation and whether it is a repeat violation. In addition, the law should consider other penalties such as license suspension and/or revocation.
