Last updated: August 20, 2020
Penalties
Manufacturer
There is a fine of 7,000 Euros for violations for provisions concerning misleading packaging and labeling. The fine for other packaging and labeling violations is 20,000 Euros.
To fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should provide for a range of penalties and increased sanctions for repeat offenses.
Importer
There is a fine of 7,000 Euros for violations for provisions concerning misleading packaging and labeling. The fine for other packaging and labeling violations is 20,000 Euros.
To fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should provide for a range of penalties and increased sanctions for repeat offenses.
Wholesaler
The fine for packaging and labeling violations is 20,000 Euros. Wholesalers are not fined for violations of misleading packaging and labeling under Art. 5.
To fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should provide for a range of penalties and increased sanctions for repeat offenses.
Retailer
A retailer that sells or offers to sale products that violate the packaging and labeling provisions will be fined 1,000 Euros.
To fully align with FCTC Art. 11 and the FCTC Art. 11 Guidelines, the law should provide for a range of penalties and increased sanctions for repeat offenses.
