Last updated: February 2, 2021
Penalties
Manufacturer
Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority
Rural municipality and city governments (for retail trade)
Manufacturers that violate packaging and labeling requirements are subject to a fine of up to 300 fine units. A legal person that violates packaging and labeling provisions is subject to a fine of up to 3,200 euros.
To 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. Further, penalties for manufacturers, importers, and wholesalers should be larger than those for retailers.
Importer
Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority
Rural municipality and city governments (for retail trade)
Importers that violate packaging and labeling requirements are subject to a fine of up to 300 fine units. A legal person that violates packaging and labeling provisions is subject to a fine of up to 3,200 euros.
To 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. Further, penalties for manufacturers, importers, and wholesalers should be larger than those for retailers.
Wholesaler
Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority
Rural municipality and city governments (for retail trade)
Wholesalers that violate packaging and labeling requirements are subject to a fine of up to 300 fine units. A legal person that violates packaging and labeling provisions is subject to a fine of up to 3,200 euros.
To 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. Further, penalties for manufacturers, importers, and wholesalers should be larger than those for retailers.
Retailer
Consumer Protection and Technical Regulatory Authority
Rural municipality and city governments (for retail trade)
Retailers that violate packaging and labeling requirements are subject to a fine of up to 300 fine units. A legal person that violates packaging and labeling provisions is subject to a fine of up to 3,200 euros.
To 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. Further, penalties for manufacturers, importers, and wholesalers should be larger than those for retailers.
